Dealing with unruly students
For many parents who grew up with the “old school” mentality of respecting authority and conforming to rules, the culture in our institutions of learning needs an overhaul because they believe modern discipline standards are not enough. Too lenient punishment for disrespectful students who seem to do what they want, is the common sentiment.
In reality, teachers are trying hard to enforce discipline that not only rebukes bad behavior but also instills a positive message. It's a fine balance, and one that requires teachers to keep a cool head at all times. Indeed, one of the common mistakes teachers make is to take unruly behavior personally.
Taking disrespectful behavior personally sends the message to your students that it’s easy to push your buttons and disrupt your cheerful mood. Doing so gives them the upper hand in the power equation. When you react emotionally, you invite people to continue engaging in bad behavior. When people are backed into a corner, the natural instinct is to fight back.
It’s only natural to take it personal when someone disrespects you in front of the whole class. It’s human nature, but you can change your reaction. Rather than immediately respond, take a step back and enforce consequences for every disruptive behavior, preferably with an indifferent attitude. Doing so communicates that unless it’s sticks and stones, words have no effect on you.
"Never let them see you sweat" was a slogan for a deodorant commercial back in the 1980s that captured how you should always refrain from an emotional reaction when dealing with unruly students.
In reality, teachers are trying hard to enforce discipline that not only rebukes bad behavior but also instills a positive message. It's a fine balance, and one that requires teachers to keep a cool head at all times. Indeed, one of the common mistakes teachers make is to take unruly behavior personally.
Taking disrespectful behavior personally sends the message to your students that it’s easy to push your buttons and disrupt your cheerful mood. Doing so gives them the upper hand in the power equation. When you react emotionally, you invite people to continue engaging in bad behavior. When people are backed into a corner, the natural instinct is to fight back.
It’s only natural to take it personal when someone disrespects you in front of the whole class. It’s human nature, but you can change your reaction. Rather than immediately respond, take a step back and enforce consequences for every disruptive behavior, preferably with an indifferent attitude. Doing so communicates that unless it’s sticks and stones, words have no effect on you.
"Never let them see you sweat" was a slogan for a deodorant commercial back in the 1980s that captured how you should always refrain from an emotional reaction when dealing with unruly students.
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