Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Won't Do Anything! I am dealing with a situation in my class where one of my students just sits at his desk all day and does absolutely nothing. It does not matter what I say or do. He just sits there and will not even pick up his pencil. What makes this situation worse is that I know he can do it and I know he is capable of great things! When I tested him at the beginning of the year he scored above average. What are some things I can do to help this situation? I have motivated and been as positive about this as I can. I have even made the parents aware and they keep saying her is like that at home as well. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Perhaps turn the table on her and ask what she would like to do today instead of telling her what to do. Whatever she answers, try to adapt the lesson to what she wants to do. This opens the door to see what activities she likes and what she will work for. This can also be easily transitioned into a positive incentive to get work done before doing an activity the student enjoys.                 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 agree and think it would be a good idea to ask her what she wants to do today to see if it is possible to incorporate what she wants to do into the lesson. She will feel like she is involved in the lesson and are trying to help her. Rated On: October 13, 2016 1:11 am Rated By: qeguve                 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: This is a great idea! I think the student may be bored and does not have any motivation to do the work. I would try to get to know the student and build a relationship with them. Rated On: February 24, 2017 3:07 am Rated By: RehaGa                 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: Great solution! I would do this in my classroom as well. It would allow the student to see that the teacher genuinely cares about their well being and learning. Rated On: March 1, 2017 3:11 pm Rated By: yzujyV                 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 important to make an effort to bring up things the students are interested in when teaching. Rated On: October 15, 2017 9:44 pm Rated By: GaVyme