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I have a student who consistently calls out in class. Even when I give explicit instructions and directions, the student still will call out. This student does so to be funny and to get attention. How can I handle it in a way that doesn't draw attention to the bad behavior? I've tried positive reinforcement but it doesn't seem to work that well.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
At the end of class or during a lull in the day, pull the student aside and discuss with the student what is going on and why it is not okay. Try writing up a behavior contract with the student, if they are not showing signs of change after the discussion. Being that the child is doing it for attention, you could always move the student up close to the teacher and give the student more attention.
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I agree
Rated On: February 22, 2019 12:04 am
Rated By: Lawrence Poluchowicz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: Communication is key I like that you address that. It is important to let the child try to correct behavior on their own first. Great job.
Rated On: February 22, 2019 7:56 pm
Rated By: Haley Kennedy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think this is a great idea.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 12:02 am
Rated By: zuMuGe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I like the behavior contract idea
Rated On: February 23, 2019 5:33 pm
Rated By: yZedyR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think moving the student closer is a good idea if it's an attention issue. It wont be an issue for the class either because most students hate being up front.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 5:02 pm
Rated By: yVevyQ
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would try this.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 11:13 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
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Comments:
Rated On: February 25, 2019 1:28 am
Rated By: ZyQeHy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
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Comments: Giving the student attention is what he wants. Moving him closer to the teacher and working one-on-one will only encourage the behavior, as he sees teacher attention as a reward.
Rated On: February 25, 2019 1:53 am
Rated By: uQyVyd
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: great insights!
Rated On: February 25, 2019 3:03 am
Rated By: eNesuS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: This is good, remind him what the rules are
Rated On: February 25, 2019 6:19 pm
Rated By: ehyTet
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: excellent way to go about it
Rated On: February 25, 2019 10:13 pm
Rated By: pyJeZy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Communication is key, great idea
Rated On: July 7, 2019 9:02 pm
Rated By: Brenda Perez Prieto
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree.
Rated On: October 7, 2019 8:15 pm
Rated By: Tiffany Foti
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Great.
Rated On: October 11, 2019 12:21 pm
Rated By: eVuZuR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree! Pulling the student aside may help tremendously
Rated On: October 11, 2019 11:02 pm
Rated By: Rochelle Young
 
     
     
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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 post contains many good solutions. I like the idea of creating a behavior contract and moving the student closer to the teacher. Student seating arrangement is an important part of classroom management.
Rated On: October 13, 2019 1:05 am
Rated By: yZedem
 
     
     
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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: October 15, 2019 4:04 pm
Rated By: uWaMyB
 
     
     
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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: Communication is a major key. I like that offering to speak privately and then coming up with a contract for the two parties allows the chance for the student to learn about growing.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 5:44 pm
Rated By: Mary Claire Murphy
 
     
     
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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: In my opinion, this is likely your best chance at resolving this issue quickly. Treating a student like an adult and pulling them to the side to avoid embarrassment might be the best way to convince them to be serious and convince them to do something mature.

This may also completely backfire and the student takes this as a challenge to call out even more but we don't know enough about the student to know that so, for the sake of solutions, I agree with this idea.
Rated On: October 19, 2019 5:48 am
Rated By: Alec Muir
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I like that this solution lets the student work on their behavior before taking the situation to the next level.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 8:32 pm
Rated By: uQyvaQ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: communicate with them
Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:00 am
Rated By: seJuQa
 
     
     
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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 with this solution.
Rated On: February 22, 2020 11:58 pm
Rated By: gagySy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I would use this solution.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:55 pm
Rated By: eVyDaL
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 1:08 am
Rated By: Janson Gunn
 
     
     
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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 would be an extremely frustrating situation for me. but i would also handle it like this.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:41 am
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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 8, 2020 10:28 pm
Rated By: DuBuJy
 
     
     
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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 with this solution.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 9:12 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy
 
     
     
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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 like the idea of a behavior contract.
Rated On: October 14, 2020 11:47 pm
Rated By: yzeDuh
 
     
     
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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: A behavior contract is probably one of the best solutions for this problem.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 3:14 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: agreed
Rated On: July 3, 2021 2:02 am
Rated By: VuBytu
 
     
     
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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 Yes
Comments: I do not see how this would motivate the student to behave in class.
Rated On: October 30, 2021 3:47 pm
Rated By: anubeM
 
     
     
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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 communicating with the student is very important
Rated On: October 31, 2021 10:45 pm
Rated By: egamyp