How to Teach Troublesome Students

Whether you have a student with emotional problems or one with just bad behavior, here are a few steps to follow when trying to communicate with him.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Be respectful. If you don't show respect to your student, you can't ask for respect in return.
2. Communicate. Don't bottle your emotions. Encourage your troublesome student to talk to you when he has a problem, and make sure you do the same.
3. Always treat every student equally. Don't lean too hard on the ones you think need more attention, or they will resent you.
4. Always speak to your troublesome student calmly. Raising your voice will be seen as a sign of disrespect and weakness. Maintain the moral high ground.
5. If a situation becomes more than you can handle, don't be afraid to send the student to a higher authority. Instead of yelling and pulling your hair, just pass her off to someone else.
6. Keep your sense of humor. Don't get too bogged down in a bad teaching situation. If you're lighthearted, you'll have lighthearted students in your classroom.
7. Be patient. You're not going to make progress with a troublesome student overnight. It's going to take time and effort.