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  Case: It Must be Opposite Day
I have a student in my classroom who does the complete opposite of everything I say. He seems genuinely remorseful when he realizes his bad choice, but he continues to do this. If I tell him to walk, he runs; if I tell him hands down, he touches; If I tell him to sit, he stands. It's very frustrating and other students are beginning to copy him. What should I do to get him to follow instructions?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would first make sure that the student understands the value of the expectations, does the student understand why you are expecting certain behaviors from him? Additionally, how often is he being praised for positive behavior, is he getting more attention for doing the opposite behavior? I would double down on efforts to make sure he knows why you are asking certain things of him and search for the good in his behavior to positively reinforce and increase the occurrence of desirable behaviors.
 
     
     
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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: October 25, 2021 8:16 pm
Rated By: TyNede
 
     
     
  Rating
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: agree
Rated On: April 14, 2022 2:05 am
Rated By: geTuPa