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Winding up the Teacher
Children everywhere have always enjoyed the spectacle of a teacher who gets annoyed or wound up. Some displays of challenging behaviour are made for this purpose alone.
Too much talking/not listening
In a classroom setting it is the teacher who is in control. Pupils who refuse to stop talking and listen to the teacher are, in some cases, trying to take control away from the teacher and reduce the teacher's credibility. A teacher who shouts or becomes overly flustered by these pupils is playing into their hands.
It is important for the teacher to deal with this in a calm and controlled way. Speak quietly to the pupil, deliver the lesson from a position near to their table and praise those who are listening well.
Answering Back
This is another common strategy of pupils who want to wind up the teacher and reduce their credibility. The offender will refuse to allow the teacher to have the last word and may become rude or abusive.
Again, it is important to try to remain calm and in control. Often if the pupil's audience is removed they will stop. Tactical ignoring, speaking quietly to the pupil - outside the classroom if necessary, or telling them that you are not prepared to continue this now, but would be willing to see them at break or lunchtime are all good strategies to use.
Additional Needs Net recognises that the advice offered on this page will not stop all instances of challenging behaviour, but may improve the behaviour of some students.
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