This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
IS IT A FULL MOON
Today I had my first run in with a student that actually disrupted class. It started in the shop when I was beginning his group with their assignment. The discussion between me and the student began to get pretty loud in the shop and the students in the class began coming to the door to see what was happening. This student has just returned fromm alternative school. About the time it was about to get totally out of hand I remembered what we learned at NTI, you should remove the student from the sight of his/her peers, so I gave him the option to go to the principle's office or go to my office to talk about this problem. After about 2 or 3 minutes we were on the path of recovery. After about 10 minutes he apologized, we shook hands and we returned to class as if nothing had happened. Although the last 10 minutes of class was spent reiterating classroom rules.
I'm glad to hear that you were able to apply what you learned at NTI successfully. You've set a great example for all of us for how to deal with an angry, difficult student. I'd be willing to bet that your student learned a valuable lesson today from you as well. Way to go!
ReplyDeletei had one lose his mind today too...we were doing a practical handcuffing test and i was randomly drawing their names...when i called his name he refused to take the test..i calmly gave him 2 choices..take the test or go to the principals office...he chose the principal so off he went
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