Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Intimidation There is a group of three students that make other students feel like they can't speak up or they will be made fun of, and other students do not speak up because those three are a constant distraction in class. How can a teacher change that environment so that these three students do not intimidate the rest of the class anymore? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) First off, you need to develop a risk-free environment. The students need to know that you have a zero tolerance for name calling and/or put downs. This is your classroom and those students need to know that you will stand up for them and provide a safe classroom environment. You can try different strategies that allow for all students to speak up. One, make sure that the students are raising their hands to answer the questions or when they want to make a comment. Two, you can try using popsicle sticks with each students name on it. Then put the popsicle sticks in a cup name down and whatever name you choose, that student has the floor to answer the question. Three, I would try my best not to place them in groups together and/or sit them near one another until the situation has gotten better. Lastly, I would speak with these students individually and express your concerns with their behaviors in the classroom.                 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: Rated On: February 21, 2013 1:14 am Rated By: Jepupy                 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: Rated On: March 2, 2013 2:30 pm Rated By: eHeGuL                 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: Rated On: April 18, 2013 7:50 pm Rated By: RumuVa