When a student breaks a rule, it is important for the teacher to address the issue promptly. Ignoring the behavior is likely to result in additional students following suite and arguments when the teacher addresses one student and not another.
The manner in which the teacher addresses each behavior does not have to be the same, though. Additionally, the teacher should not always respond verbally to each offense. Here are some additional options for addressing student misbehavior:
- Frown
- Shake head in displeasure
- Give a warning look
- Walk closer to the student and tap whatever work needs to be completed
- Ask the student if he or she has a question
- Remind the student to get/stay on task
- Reinforce the directions that the student should be following
- Ask the student nicely to act appropriately (for example, if Alex throws a piece of trash on the floor, ask him to throw the trash in the trash can instead).
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