0000000000008 00000008 Dealing with Chronic Misbehaviors Tattling ©. Let students know what kind of information they should or should not share with you. © Let them know you are willing to help, but can’t deal with every little problem * Clowning © Keep a record of who, what, when, where, how © Meet with student to discuss behavior © Cheating © Discuss the difference between helping and cheating © During testing rearrange desks © Must have proof © Lying © “Lwonder why you couldn’t tell me what really happened” © If students are chronically lying you can express concern as to why © Stealing © IF YOU KNOW THE CULPRIT © Help students figure out options other than stéaling © Profanity ‘© Enforce the rules that no bad language should be used © Ifit is used in anger help student find new ways to express anger ‘+ Rudeness toward the teacher ‘© Behavior is not acceptable * Defiance or hostility toward the teacher Stay in control of yourself Direct class back to work Give space Acknowledge students feelings Avoid power struggle Meet privately with student © Give choice of actions 000000 © Failure to do work in class or homework * Plagiarism © Structure assignments so not to influence plagiarism Jalen W. 430 00000000 0000000000008