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Student Makes a Scene Anytime He is Asked to do Work or Fix Behavior

I have a student in my internship who I never quite know how to handle. He is a very active student, and is always talking or moving about the room. When he is blatantly being disrespectful (i.e. purposefully bothering another student who is asking him to stop) and me or the teacher asks him to return to his desk or leave the student alone, he will scream out about how he "wasn't even doing anything" or just make loud, upset noises and then make a scene. If he is off task and I or the teacher asks him to get back on task, he will shut down, make a comment, or walk out of the room. The words we are using are soft, and never accusatory. How should I get this kid back on task without him shutting down or making a scene??

Solution #1
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This seems like a student who does not want to just stop doing what he is doing and move in. I think this is a great opportunity to use restorative practices. Pulling him aside, especially since you are a second body in the room, and taking the time to explore his feelings. This will give you some insight to why he is doing what he is doing. Also, reminding him what the expectations in the classroom are. It is important to be specific what the expectations are because they truly might not know what it is to be respectful, as an example. If this were the case, I would go on explaining that respecting your peers means, not invading their personal space, not teasing or causing them to become upset and allowing them to focus and learn so that they can succeed. These are examples I would suggest.

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Solution #2
Since this student seems to shut down or act out when his behavior is corrected i think it could be effective to try positive reinforcement. Rather than always correcting his negative behaviors try to acknowledge and reward/thank him for his positive behaviors. You could also try to allow this student to stand up while working or use a ball chair so he can naturally move around while learning without it being a distraction or negative behavior.
Solution #3
When he has one of these outbursts, try and sit with him in the hallway. Somewhere one-on-one and try to see what is really bothering him. Once you listen to him for awhile, suggest taking deep breathes when he starts feeling angry.

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Solution #4
My solution to this issue would to work with the student individually or even try to use a reward system. Any time that you ask the student to do a task and they do it appropriately within the time period you ask give them a reward. This will allow him not only to understand what you are asking him but he is also learning how to work appropriately in the classroom.
Solution #5
Try to get some background information on the student. Is there an underlying issue that has not been addressed? Are there issues at home that are causing him to act out in school? Is this the behavior he is allowed to have at home? Is there a possibility he might have ADHD and needs physical activities? I would try to figure out what triggers the misbehavior and then I would know how to go from there. Maybe have class activities where the students are able to stand up and move around the room. There is a good chance the student is bored. Not bored from the work but bored from no movement. Therefore, figure out ways to incorporate movement into the lessons. If he is active then he has less chances to be bored and bother students.
Solution #6
One on one conversation with this student, not only at the time that he is getting in trouble but other times too. Praise him when he is having good behavior as well.
Solution #7
I would reach out to the student and conference with him to see why he is behaving this way. Then, I would make a plan with the student that they agree to. Maybe have a token economy with that particular student, where if they don't call out all day they get a pencil, all week a candy bar, etc. You could also use redirection with the student, instead of saying sit down, you could say how can I help you complete this assignment.
Solution #8
I would talk to him one on one, create a management plan, and try to understand the child.
Solution #9
The issue for me in this situation is that I don't know the age or grade level, because that effects the whole plan. My suggestion for elementary is to use positive reinforcements, one-on-one conference, and try to correct the behavior non verbally where he is being outed to the entire class. If it keeps happening then you will need to have a conversation with the parents.
Solution #10
You could possibly pull him to the side when he begins to act out. Encourage him ask him if there is anything that he would like to talk to you about and if he doesn't want to talk to you let him know that there are others he can speak w/ if he is comfortable. Remind the student that he is capable and you know that he can turn his/her behavior around. I would let him/her know that everyone has rough days but there are better ways to handle however he/she is feel. Continue to encourage and speak positive affirmations over the student.
Solution #11
Having one on one time with this student can be helpful. You could have him stay a few minutes after class and talk to him about what he feels when he has these outburst. Giving him jobs to do or allowing for more movement during the lesson could help him.
Solution #12
This, of course, happens way too much. I think that this needs to be discussed as a whole with the parents.

I think you should build a relationship with this student and figure out why this student is behaving like this. Maybe there is an underlining reason that may cause these outbursts. Once you have a deeper understanding on why the child is behaving this way, you can approach it more in depth with the correct reinforcers you may need.

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