Problem behavior 3 classroom situations and how you would act

Problem behavior refers to students failure to cooperate. There are many forms of misbehavior:

*disruptive talking

*sleeping in class

*cheating

*inaudible response

*tardiness

*not doing homework

*unwillingness to speak in the target language

*insolence

*disrespect

*bullying

*damaging property

1) TALKING

Excessive talking is disruptive both for the teacher and other students who are trying to concentrate and
pay attention. The teacher should first walk and stand near the student because it helps the disruptive
student realize the teacher is aware of their misbehavior. If it doesnt help, the teacher should
completely stop talking and wait for them to notice the silence. If this doesnt help, it would be best to
separate the students but with paying attention to being fair and not humiliating them. If the student
talks and interrupts the lecture constantly, the teacher should ask for help/advice either from the school
or the students parents. But, before calling in the parents, the teacher should first speak alone with the
student.

2)SLEEPING

If the student has fallen asleep during a lecture, the teacher should quietly wake them up and pull them
aside for a talk. They should find a reason for the sleepiness and depending on it act. If the student had a
sleepless night or some problems in family etc. we should be tolerant but warn them that it isnt ok and
that it cant happen again. If the student was just bored or if it keeps happening the teacher should ask
for help.

3)Episode 1 from the book

The teacher of a mixed class of 13-y-o is working through a class reader in an English lesson. He asks
Terry to read a passage. Do we have to do this book? says Terry Its boring. Some members of the class
smile, one says I like it, others are silent awaiting the teachers reaction.
It would be best to keep calm and explain to Terry that hes a dick.

Tell him that you are sorry he finds it boring, but that tastes differ and unfortunately while in class he has
to do the things which are in the curriculum but that he is free to read whatever he likes in his free time.
Suggest that he writes a little essay/review on a book or a story that he finds interesting and let him
present it in front of the class.

Tako e uutati jer ne eli da radi dodatni domai.

Problem behavior how to solve and prevent it

1)Why it occurs?

*family background you are thought discipline and have the necessary support in an ideal family.

*previous education they got used to their former teacher and expect everything to be the same (We
didnt do this; Our teacher never asked of us to do x)

*self-esteem depends on the approval and respect of your teacher and other students.

*boredom easily leads to disruption

*external factors they cant concentrate if they had a sleepless night, the classroom is too hot/cold,
theres noise coming from the outside

2)How to prevent it?

*code of conduct a set of rules established so that all of you know where you stand. Is important to
include students own opinion, lay out all your expectations and engage in a conversation with them so
they can tell you what they expect from you and what they find fair and acceptable. After setting the
rules stick by them. If you dont respect them neither should they.

*interest and enthusiasm - to maintain interest plan your lessons ahead. Depending on your attitude
lectures can be more interesting.

*professionalism practice what you preach

*rapport communication is important, respect everyone and engage with them

3)How to react when it happens?

*act immediately - dont ignore it, one little problem can pile into a mountain

*stay calm anger wont do any good, you are mature and professional

*talk to them in private sometimes they wont feel comfortable speaking in front of everyone, show
them respect by talking to them alone.

*focus on the problem and not the student they are all equal, there are no teachers pets, one student
can go away with doing something for what others get in trouble

*dont take things personally

Problem behavior discipline problems and solutions

First question + how to react

Teaching speaking discussion