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Disruptive Behavior in The Classroom
Disruptive Behavior in The Classroom
classroom
Threats of violence
Unyielding argument or debate
Yelling inside or outside of the classroom
Untimely talking/laughing/crying
Snoring in class
Engaging in content on a laptop that others find disruptive
Listening to music at a volume disruptive to others
Threatening Behavior
Most students engage with faculty and teaching staff in a productive and
collaborative manner. As Faculty/instructors, you have a lot of authority with
your interactions with students.
Direct Threat
If the student has made a direct threat that indicates imminent bodily harm or
injury, please call 911 immediately. If the threat occurs on campus, ask to be
connected with UWPD to respond to your location. Take steps to protect
yourself and your students by leaving the area.
Indirect Threat
If the student has become oppositional, argumentative, disrespectful or makes
indirect threats, such as “You better watch out”, you should establish clear
boundaries and limits regarding their behavior. You may ask the student to
leave the area you are in. Tell the student that their behavior is not appropriate
and that your interaction with them is at an end.