Seven Things to Remember About Students Who Challenge Us

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This was a short but nice reminder for myself. I have a trouble student this year, and I plan on printing the 7 steps out and posting it in my classroom as a reminder to myself when it comes to dealing with this particular student. Thank you

What great reminders of how students should always be treated. As a new teacher, I think this will be a helpful tool for me to stop and think before I act. Thank you for the great information.

I will certainly keep these things in mind and I look forward to gaining more insights from the full article next week. I am especially interested in number 6. I agree that unplanned, genuine acts of kindness can go a long way in showing students that we really care for them no matter what. Thank you!

Our school currently has a school wide discipline system. K-3 uses the traffic light system and 4-6 uses demerit points. However, I feel that our school should also have a school wide reward system. Compliments given by others should be recognized school wide, not just in the classroom such as using a brag chain, marble jar, etc. I suggested using tokens that teachers can give to other classes as compliments. At the end of each week tokens are counted. Each Friday each winning class is announced per grade level at the end of the day. On Monday that class might be able to eat lunch on the stage in cafeteria, eat in their classroom, etc.

Thank you.Takes me back to my purpose for being in a classroom! Great quotes to help get through those "challenging" days.

Nice, easy to understand ideas that give a teacher much to think about. I especially like number seven which states "No widespread system of bully prevention can rely on isolated bystanders to intervene. Schools must focus on changing the social norms that fuel that cruelty." At my school I belong on a School Improvement Team that deals with Safe Schools. Over the past few years we have been installing and teaching a system of PBIS or "positive behavior support." Expectations are hung on signs and taught throughout the whole school. They are written in a positive ways "Leave sticks and rocks on ground" rather than negative ways such as "Don't throw rocks". The results we have had over the past few years are incredible. Teacher's feel empowered to handle siytuations that would have been normally sent to the office. Kids seem happier and practice random acts of kindness in hopes of getting "student of the day" or work ethic tickets in classes. Each month the class winners are drawn randomly for their positive work ethic and rewarded. I really believe our school is in the positive process of "changing the social norms" of our school and it is awesome to be a part of it!

These reminders will be particularly helpful when dealing with a challenging student. I like the way the information was presented. It will make a great poster to reflect with, when struggling with a challenge.

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