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I have subbed in a class for one week and it was hard for me to gain control of the class. It was at an inner city school and it was a fourth grade class. The kids were very disrespectful, did not listen to my instructions, talked back, and on my last day three fights broke out. I tried using the teachers point system where they would move their dolphins for good behavior but it back fired when certain students didn't get the chance to move their dolphin or had to move it down. I felt like I had no control and it was very difficult.
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Coming in when the students aren't used to you is the problem anyways. My first year of teaching, I came in in the month of November, and it took me almost 3 months for the students to understand that I wasn't going anywhere. They were horrible and acted as if their parents didn't train them to act right. I think you did a great job at trying to use something that they were familiar with, but just coming in and being very stern with them and showing them that you are about business is the key. You may even have to begin sending some to isolation and writing referrals because in their minds, you are simply a substitute and nothing more. You have to show them that you mean business.
 
     
     
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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: Showing strength is important.
Rated On: October 14, 2016 4:35 pm
Rated By: etyWys
 
     
     
  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. She has to show them that she is in charge. Those kinds of students can, most of the time, smell fear. If you dont feel like you can gain control, they will feel that and run with it.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 3:30 am
Rated By: jyvubu