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I have a student who continues to act as the class clown. He needs constant attention everyday. I have tried to approach it as "noticing" him and laughing but then asking him to control it. I have approached it in the punishment area. However, nothing is working. He did inform me of things happening at home and told me how his mom doesn't get home until midnight every night. I think this is where a lot of it comes from. He is a very bright students and sweet person. What else could I do to have him control this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Involve the student in the learning process. For instance, when you are teaching, assign them to be your helper. This will limit some of the acting out because a responsibility has been given. Also, try sitting the student in close proximity to you. This will allow you to see any behaviors that need an immediate response. Try to explain to the student the importance of remaining on task. You could also implement some type of behavior chart to eliminate the negative behavior with a positive reward that he chooses (computer, extra recess, homework pass, etc...).
 
     
     
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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 believe that students like this are trying to get the attention they do not get at home. Making these students your leaders in the classroom gives them the feeling that they are important to the class and can spark their interest in focusing on good behavior. It is important not to make the student feel like they are more important than the other student in the class.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 3:41 pm
Rated By: MaXuDe
 
     
     
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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 the student be a helper!
Rated On: October 17, 2014 7:26 pm
Rated By: uJasuX
 
     
     
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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 giving responsibility to help out would most likely work.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 6:38 pm
Rated By: erugyn
 
     
     
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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 do exactly this. This is a good solution because it encourages the student to behave better while they think they have an important job. Positive rewards are also a great incentive.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:04 pm
Rated By: SegaHu
 
     
     
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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 solution would help out a lot because the child seems to feel like they are missing out on having a parent figure.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:03 am
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
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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 good solution to the problem.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:40 am
Rated By: Haley Haines
 
     
     
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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: Great solution!
Rated On: October 20, 2014 11:48 pm
Rated By: Chanell Wolski
 
     
     
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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 was my exact idea! Having the student as a helper will provide the needed attention he is seeking.
Rated On: February 20, 2015 8:15 pm
Rated By: aBudyP
 
     
     
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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 involving the student more in the lesson is a great suggestion and I would do the same.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 4:07 am
Rated By: Jessica J.
 
     
     
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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 having the student have a helper job could be an excellent idea. Therefore, he will feel important and noticed in the correct context.
Rated On: November 6, 2023 11:20 pm
Rated By: yPyZuz