I have one student that pushes my buttons. I have tried every positive way to reach him. It is a respect issue. He takes the simplest instruction and does the opposite, in spite of my repeated requests. I have not asked him why he doesn't respect me. Not sure if that is the thing to do. Other teachers do not have this problem with him. Any suggestions?
forget what age you teach, which would make a difference. I doubt, though, that respecting you personally is the only issue, even if he does seem to not have that problem with other teachers. It might be a good idea to talk with him, not so much about respect, but about specific observable behaviors or reactions that are problems. Ask him why if he understands that this is a problem and set out consequences. For many kids, verbal statements mean almost nothing; consequences are what count. That does not mean you will get angry; it is just the consequence that follows.
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I have one student that pushes my buttons. I have tried every positive way to reach him. It is a respect issue. He takes the simplest instruction and does the opposite, in spite of my repeated requests. I have not asked him why he doesn't respect me. Not sure if that is the thing to do. Other teachers do not have this problem with him. Any suggestions?
forget what age you teach, which would make a difference. I doubt, though, that respecting you personally is the only issue, even if he does seem to not have that problem with other teachers. It might be a good idea to talk with him, not so much about respect, but about specific observable behaviors or reactions that are problems. Ask him why if he understands that this is a problem and set out consequences. For many kids, verbal statements mean almost nothing; consequences are what count. That does not mean you will get angry; it is just the consequence that follows.
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