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Case: On the fence student
I have a student who one day can be a perfect angel and then the next day a teacher's worse dream. This student takes medication for ADHD and without it he is a class disruption and very disrespectful. The days that he takes his medication it is the exact opposite. He does his work and and does not hinder others from doing theirs. I have contacted his mother, but she said she cannot do anything with him. He is a smart student but the days he does not do his assignments is beginning to affect his grades. It is also hard for me because I want to distance myself from the student due to the fact I do not know which personality I will get that day. I have talked to the principals about this student and they continue to tell me to work with the student. We have had numerous talks about his grades and behavior, but it seems as if they are not working. What should I do.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I have been in a similar situation with a student before. I would recommend putting this student on some kind of behavior contract and/or behavior chart. You and his other teachers could give him daily ratings based on his behavior in each class. He could be fully aware of the points that he earns each day, and at the end of the week (or day) he could earn a small reward of his choosing. This would push him to be constantly aware of his behavior in the classroom regardless of the medication. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: Behavior charts are great tools. Rewarding the student for good behavior instead of giving his attention for the bad behavior can work wonders very quickly. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:10 am |
| Rated By: Maryssa Kane |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: Excellent idea to grade him on his behavior |
| Rated On: October 23, 2014 8:23 pm |
| Rated By: Amanda Smith |
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