The thought that a student can misinterpret anything we
say. I try my hardest to never belittle
a student. I have heard some teachers
talking to their students in the past like they are five years old. I don’t speak to them as if they are my
equal, but I do use professional verbiage that is used in a my career field
that I teach. I had a student totally
take my words and twist them last week.
This is a student who I feel was coming to me for guidance and direction
in her life. I almost feel like she was using me for her to
seek out attention. She was back in
class on Monday and she acted as if nothing even happened. I now have really distanced myself from
her. Which in some ways is sad, cause I
feel like I could have really give her some sound principles to guide her in
the my career pathway. Now, I am keeping
it just Hello and yes, you can take the pass to the bathroom.
Wow! I get it and I understand the adjusted approach you used. But I don't think you should alienate the student. If you haven't already, pull the student to the side and have a conversation with them. Even if you stand firm with how you adjusted how you deal with them, verbally let them know so they understand why. You may also get an explanation as why they are acting out and possibly get an apology and reconnect with that student. I know its tough sometimes but really try not to take their actions personally. hope this helps
ReplyDeleteThis does help ; ) She is a sweet girl and no I don't want to alienate her by any means. I agree, I need to have a talk with her and see where we stand. I have her tomorrow in class. I will post how it went.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Things are going much better with student. The one on one conversation helped.
ReplyDeleteThanks JC!