Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Destructive Student I have a student who is constantly endangering themself and the class. They will climb on top of desks and walk all over them, will chase kids with any sharp object they find, always throwing things, walking out of class, and always argues with the teacher and other staff members. Is there a way to handle this situation where the student is not constantly getting pulled out of class for their behavior? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would focus on asking them self-reflection types of questions when they are not in the middle of acting out in poor behavior. For instance, pull them aside during lunch for a day and sit and eat with them. Get to know the student, and let them know you care about them, and that you care about why they are acting out in destructive behavior. Sometimes students act out in this manner for the sake of attention, or sadly, it could even be modeled behavior they see at home. Therefore, it is important to get to know students personally, and try to find the root of their behaviors. Once some causes are found, ask self-reflection-oriented questions such as, "How would you feel if Ben came up to you and was chasing you with something that could hurt you?". Asking questions that make students "wear the shoes of someone else" helps them to be more selfless and aware of others' emotions.                 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: I've had a similar student who did the same things, running on desks, bothering other students, etc.. After learning more about him and complimenting him when he does helpful things and is nice to his classmates, I saw his behavior improve significantly. I couldn't tell you if it was building a relationship and gaining respect for the student, or giving them positive reinforcements rather than negative, or a combination, but it did seem to work for him. Everything this commenter has said is exactly what I did and helped me immensely. Rated On: February 27, 2023 10:32 pm Rated By: yduPuW                 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: I think it is a great solution to ask them self-reflection questions when things have cooled down. Getting to know the student and showing them you care will give you a better understanding of their behavior. Rated On: March 31, 2023 6:07 pm Rated By: GeduVy                 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: Overall I felt this was a very effective and personable solution. By connecting with the student, a teacher can better learn what solutions would work for them. By improving the students ability to stay on task one can improve the classroom's focus as a whole! Rated On: July 22, 2023 6:37 pm Rated By: zyzuDy                 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: Effective solution. a+ for teaching emotional intelligence Rated On: October 8, 2023 11:51 pm Rated By: Emma Beatty