- is a great way to address a variety of

behavior problems.
- is a way of dealing with inappropriate,
abnormal, or undesirable behavior.

How to deal with Hanna:

HESITANT HANNA:
shy, reluctant, silent most of time

Comment on her success

and post her work.
Give her a job to do
Pair her with another
child in each important
setting.
Reinforce her with social
interactions.
Set goals and offer praise
when Hanna reached it.

How to deal with Mike:

State at the beginning of class
that there will be limited time
for sharing viewpoints.
Say: "That's an interesting
point. Now let's see what other
people think."
Take advantage of Mikes
pauses.
Suggest that only students who
have not spoken should answer
the question addressed.
Give Mike attention during
breaks or before and after class.

MONOPOLIZING MIKE:
will gobble up all the time if
allowed

How to deal with Victor:

VOICE OF
EXPERIENCE VICTOR:
has a tremendous need to
be heard and uses past
incidents and anecdotes

Recognize his experience

but ask also other student
to recite immediately when
he is done.
Tell him :"That is a really
good question/point but we
don't really have time to
address/discuss it right
now. Let's get together after
the session and talk about
it."

How to deal with Arthur:

ARGUING ARTHUR:
looks for opportunities to
disagree

Avoid arguing with him

Let the group deal with
him
Help Arthur become more
aware when he is
arguing.
Encourage Arthur to put
his argument in writing.
Make time during the day
to hear his argument.

How to deal with Norma:

Place the Norma near

where you typically
stand, and away from
the hallway door or
window.
Ask her for
restatement
Ask for comparative
analysis

NONLISTENING NORMA:
eagerness to get in keeps her
from listening

How to deal with Roberta:

Encourage her to
think that there is
another of the issue.
Ask for her evidences

RIGID ROBERTA:
staunchly takes a position in an
issue and will rarely move from it

HOSTILE HAVY:

How to deal with Havy:

Put the question in
neutral
Acknowledge that you
hear his viewpoint.

presents highly hostile

questions or situations
designed to embarrass
or inflame

How to deal with Nellie:

If Nellie is being hard on
herself about her work,
first reflect her feelings
of disappointment.
Praise her for the positive
things.
Look for her strengths
and provide
opportunities to apply
them.

NEGATIVE NELLIE:
focuses on the gloomy side
of any situation

How to deal with Charlie:

Make sure to immediately
stop any humor that might
be offensive.
Give him attention by
calling him and getting him
to participate in class.
If necessary, move him
away from his friends.
Talk with him outside of
the class about when his
humor is appropriate.

CLOWNING CHARLIE:
overt abundance of imitating
humor

How to deal with Sandra:

Provide other
students to speak
Acknowledge her
input , then ask
other students who
have not yet spoken.

SHOW-OFF SANDRA:
parades her knowledge before
everyone-big words

How to deal with Tanya:

Asks other students to
comment on Tanyas
answer and questions.
Tell her politely to
change her questions a
bit closer to the topic
being discuss.

TANGENT TANYA:
comes out with
irrelevant questions
or comments