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  Case: Always Off Task
I have one student in my class that is always off task. We give him options and incentives in hopes it will brings his attention back to the task or assignment but he always seems to get back off task. When he is off task he will distract other students and can make it difficult to regain full control of the class unless he is removed. Any other ideas for how to keep him on task for longer periods of time?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Have you considered teaching him using his learning style? He may be off task because the lessons aren't hands on enough or provides to much reading when he doesn't learn best that way. I would begin by changing my teaching style and see if anything works better for him.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: It's always good to change teaching styles if a student isn't working well with a current one.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 5:02 pm
Rated By: dyBese
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments:
Rated On: February 19, 2019 7:07 pm
Rated By: baJeTe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great piece of advice. Adhering to a student's learning style is most important.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 7:08 pm
Rated By: Tiffany Foti
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that taking the time to learn about the student's learning style can be very beneficial for the student and the teacher.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 11:39 pm
Rated By: Kathy Allen
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good suggestion! Sometimes we blame the child for the issue and not look at what we could to to help the student out!
Rated On: February 20, 2019 12:21 am
Rated By: hymagy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, the student may be off task because their specific learning style isn't being implemented. I also agree with the other comment that says having a special signal between the teacher and the student to prevent this behavior. Together they could create a plan to implement.
Rated On: February 20, 2019 12:26 am
Rated By: Faith Graham
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good suggestion. Boredom could definitely be the cause!
Rated On: February 20, 2019 8:36 pm
Rated By: Lavede
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree
Rated On: February 21, 2019 2:09 am
Rated By: Lawrence Poluchowicz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I highly agree! considering his teaching style maybe the only way this student could learn and succeed. As a teacher you want to provide that for your students.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 3:21 pm
Rated By: Nicole Morris
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good idea.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:58 pm
Rated By: evyRub
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love the idea of having a different learning style. Often times we assume all kids will sit in a desk and learn the same way, but it is impossible to have a classroom full of identical children. They all have their own strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles! It's so rewarding to find those successes.
Rated On: February 26, 2019 3:49 am
Rated By: ReLeve
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I'm sorry to disagree but i don't the learning styles has anything to do with this.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 8:03 pm
Rated By: Brenda Perez Prieto
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: this is a good solution however it is not fair to other students to give them special attention.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 11:34 pm
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Learning style could be one positive thing to try. I would also see if maybe he is ADHD or has some sort of learning hinderance, and then begin with a solution that fits the individual better.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 2:40 pm
Rated By: uPuhuP
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I feel that this is the most appropriate for this case. This is what I would do.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 9:24 pm
Rated By: uQyvaQ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't think that this would be effective because you can't make all new lessons to accomidate one child, unfortunately.
Rated On: February 22, 2020 10:18 pm
Rated By: gagySy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: good
Rated On: February 23, 2020 10:50 pm
Rated By: ejyqeq
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This suggestion was excellent. Focusing on learning style is a key to the success of the student.
Rated On: March 13, 2020 12:53 am
Rated By: vuByda
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: yes
Rated On: October 8, 2020 8:58 pm
Rated By: Antonius Hadley
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good response to the solution, finding the student's specific learning style is key to figuring out this behavior and being off task. Finding their learning style would help and allow them to be more focused if they were more engaged.
Rated On: October 14, 2020 7:15 pm
Rated By: vuzuDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a great plan. Everyone has unique learning styles.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 9:49 pm
Rated By: aqyZuR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Giving him lessons and activities that are hands on will be very effectful.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 3:08 am
Rated By: eMuQah
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is mart, learning each students learning style can help the class as a whole.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 4:29 am
Rated By: pydara