Reluctant Elementary School Students

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Author Message Nicholas Golden (Ngolden57) New member Username: Ngolden57 Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 4:14 pm:        As a future health and physical education major there are many concerns I have when it comes to teaching. What would be the best way to approach a situation where one of your students is being very disruptive or reluctant while your giving a lesson? Should I call out the child and or put him in time out? Any suggestions will be very helpful to me and greatly appreciated! Nancy Blake (Neblake) Junior Member Username: Neblake Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 6:01 pm:        Build a relationship with that student. If the child is intentionally being disruptive, he/she is doing it to gain attention & take control from you. If you "call out" the child in front of peers, you are doing exactly what that child wants - he/she's got you! Do your best to minimize the disruption while getting the rest of the class moving. Speak with the child quietly & respectfully, inviting the child to participate respectfully or to "learn by watching." Avoid a power-struggle, as the child (if he/she is intentionally disruptive) will be all too happy to engage in one. Then focus on building a relationship with that child, but not in front of peers. Allow the child to maintain dignity, but you remain strong in your teaching. (Never let 'em see you sweat!) The stronger the relationships you can build as a teacher, the less likely you will have this type of situation.

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