Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Refused to do anything he did not want to do A classroom situation I had was a freshman student who absolutely refused to do anything he did not want to do. The frustrating part was not that he would not participate but that his teachers allowed it to happen because it was better that he was at school than at his home. It was frustrating because (1) the student was not learning and (2) the student obviously had a horrible homelife. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) This student needs to be given an ultimatum, either do the work I am asking you to do or face the consequence. The consequences need to be addressed in the beginning of the school year. The consequences could start out as something simple such as moving their desks nearer to the teacher which would also isolate them from their peers. I would even offer one-on-one tutoring if the student was willing to receive it. Then a note or phone call home to the parents. If these did not motivate the student then the student would receive ISS. Finally, administrative action would be needed.