Lack of Motivation: An Interesting and Stimulating Classroom | Vary your teaching methods to combat a lack of motivation in your classroom. |
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Hyperactivity and Distraction: Create Work Spaces | Combat distraction by creating designated work spaces. |
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Hyperactivity and Distraction: Breaks and Check-Ins | Allow breaks and check in for distracted students. |
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Failure to Ask for Help: Student Helpers | Using peers as student helpers allows students to open up when they are struggling to ask for help. |
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Failure to Ask for Help: Using 3x5 Cards | Allow students to submit questions in writing if they are having trouble asking for help. |
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Failure to Ask for Help: A Conversation With Parents | If a student fails to ask for help repeatedly, a conversation with parents or guardians might be necessary. |
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Behavior Problems: The Behavior Is Unacceptable, Not the Student | When dealing with behavior problems, make sure the student understand that the behavior is unacceptable, not the student themselves. |
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Argumentative Student: Don't Back Them Into a Corner | Don't back an argumentative student into a corner by forcing them to learn in a certain way. |
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Argumentative Student: Don't Make Threats You Can't Carry Out | When dealing with an argumentative student, don't make threats you can't carry out. |
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Argumentative Student: Maintain Control | It's important to maintain control when dealing with an argumentative student. |