HOW TO MANAGE CLASSROOM WITH TROUBLESOME
STUDENTS.
Guidance is continuous process,
individual differences should be considered although human beings are similar
in many respects. Guidance is the responsibility of parents in home and of
teachers in school.
The causes of violent behavior are
complex and be accompanied by other negative behaviors. The most effective to
help such student is to give them the mechanism to recognize and prevent
outbursts before they happen. While the intensity and specifity of intervention
may differ, certain teachers strategies can help build and reinforce positive behavior
in all students.
STRATEGIES TEACHING.
Build a positive relationship. The
teacher student relationship is very important for students. A positive relationship
between the student and the teacher is difficult to establish, but can be found
for both individuals at either end. A teacher and student who have the
qualities of good communications, respect in a classroom, and show interest in
teaching from the point of view of the teacher and learning from a student will
establish a positive relationship in the classroom.“Academic achievement and
student behavior are influenced by the quality of the teacher and student
relationship”. (Jones, 1981:95)
Organize and manage your
classroom. Children have different strategies for learning and achieving their
goals. A few students in a classroom will grasp and learn quickly, but at the
same time there will be those who have to be repeatedly taught using different
techniques for the student to be able to understand the lesson. On the other
hand, there are those students who fool around and use school as entertainment.
Teaching then becomes difficult, especially if there is no proper
communication. According to the Jones(1981) argued that, “ Student disruptions
will occur frequently in classes that are poorly organized and managed where
students are not provided with appropriate and interesting instructional
tasks”.
Understanding student’s problems,
fear and confusions. Teachers need to continuously monitor the student in order
for him or her to be aware of any difficulties the student is having.
Understanding the student’s problem, fear, or confusion will give the teacher a
better understanding the student’s learning difficulties. Once the teacher
becomes aware of the problems, he or she will have more patience with the
student, thus making the child feel secure or less confused when learning is
taking place in the classroom.
Communication. The communication
between the student and the teacher serves as a connection between the two,
which provides a better atmosphere for a classroom environment. Of course a
teacher is not going to understand every problem for every student in his or
her classroom, but will acquire enough information for those students who are
struggling with specific tasks. The more the teacher connects or communicates
with his or her students, the more likely they will be able to help students
learn at a high level and accomplish quickly. “Academic achievement and student
behavior are influenced by the quality of the teacher and student
relationship”. (Jones, 1981:95)
Understand culture and backgrounds
of your students. The teacher needs to understand that in many schools,
children come from different cultures and backgrounds. A teacher then needs to
understand the value of the students' senses of belonging, which can be of
greater value and build self worth for minority students. If the teacher
demonstrates an understanding of the student’s culture, it will provide a
better understanding between the teacher and the student. Though there are
students who have a difficult time in school. According to David Thomas essay,
“The Mind of Man” states, “children who are yelled at feel rejected and
frightened because they are shouted at”. (Thomas , 2000).
Demonstrate respect to your
students. Teachers, who demonstrate respect towards their students,
automatically win favor by having active learners in their classroom. The
arrogant or offensive teacher will lack these positive qualities due to his or
her lack of control over the students. Teachers should assert that they should
also be treated with respect and their responsibilities to ensure that students
treat each other with kindness. According to the Jones (1981) states, “teachers
are encouraged to blend their warmth and firmness towards the students in their
classroom, but with realistic limits”.
Correct destructive behavior. The
number of times the teacher does not correct the students who find calling
names to their classmates amusing. Children who are teased or bullied by other
children find themselves being victimized by their peers. Children who have
become victims of this nature find learning difficult. They will be stressed
out not only by trying to achieve academically, but also because the names they
have been appointed by their classmates are destructive, demeaning, and destroy
self esteem. Therefore, it is important for teachers to have children respect
each other. Usually, a type of lesson involving with self-esteem can be an
excellent activity for children who are involved in this destructive nature.
Explain the importance of
learning. Teachers who are in a classroom everyday have experienced one time or
another student(s) who are disruptive and or find learning boring. Teachers
understand that if this behavior continues in the classroom and if they do
nothing to prevent this from happening, the outcome proves to be disastrous for
both types of participants. The student will conclude that his or her behavior
is permissible, and will draw away from learning; therefore it is essentially
important for the teacher to explain to the student the importance to learn.
Interact with your students. For
teachers conducting a classroom and shaping the minds of the young students,
teachers who communicate effectively with their students should give
appropriate and helpful feedback to their students. Interaction between the
student and teacher becomes extremely important for a successful relationship
through the entire time of a school year. A close, but limited relationship
between the student and teacher can be helpful for those students who are shy,
and find speaking in front of the classroom difficult or children who have low
self-esteem. The tension these students hold in a classroom will have the
confidence they had always wanted, but never achieved due to not having a good
relationship with the teacher.
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