Dealing with Challenging Students

What is the first step in working with challenging students according to the ELMS course?

• Implementing strict rules

• Relationship building

• Ignoring the behavior

• Punishing the student

Why might students exhibit challenging behavior?

• They want attention

• They are naturally disruptive

• They are dealing with stressors like unstable home life

• It's the Griffith Way

What is a key strategy to help de-escalate challenging students?

• Ignoring their behavior

• Building relationships

• Giving them more homework

• Sending them home

What should adults avoid doing when dealing with student misbehavior?

• Taking the behavior personally

• Understanding the student's background

• Building a connection with the student

• Showing empathy

Imagine you're a superhero at lunch duty! What's your superpower move when dealing with an irate student like Carlos?

• A) To punish the student immediately

• B) To escalate the situation

• C) To get the student calm and the situation under control

• D) To ignore the student's behavior completely

Imagine you're in a classroom with Allan, Alan, and Alana. What's the magic of using "I-statements" when chatting with them?

• A) To blame the student for their behavior

• B) To prevent escalation of arguments

• C) To make the student feel guilty

• D) To avoid addressing the issue

How should comments or responses be framed to avoid putting others on the defensive?

• A) By using negative language

• B) By using "you" statements

• C) By avoiding negative or neutral use of "you"

• D) By ignoring the student's feelings

Imagine you're a teacher, and Lil Kirby suddenly starts yelling or using colorful language in class. What should you focus on?

• A) The inappropriate behavior

• B) Kai's past behavior

• C) Kai's academic performance

• D) Kai's personal life

What is a recommended approach when a student is being disruptive in class?

• Yell at the student to assert authority.

• Use soft eyes and a soft voice.

• Ignore the student completely.

• Send the student out of the class immediately.

What should you do if a student continues to be non-compliant after being given a choice?

• Raise their voice to show seriousness.

• Call the student's parents immediately.

• Provide the choices again without raising their voice.

• Ignore the student's behavior.