Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Teacher not in control 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. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Entering a class that is not yours from day 1 is a very difficult process, especially if the class is already out of control. If you are going to sub there for an extended amount of time, you might have to use your own process as opposed to the one already in place. Try and point out the "ring leaders" and get them on your side. Once they are under control, the rest may follow.                 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 find this to be a great solution. Often there are one of two kids that the rest follow. Rated On: October 14, 2016 4:34 pm Rated By: etyWys