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It Must be Opposite Day

I have a student in my classroom who does the complete opposite of everything I say. He seems genuinely remorseful when he realizes his bad choice, but he continues to do this. If I tell him to walk, he runs; if I tell him hands down, he touches; If I tell him to sit, he stands. It's very frustrating and other students are beginning to copy him. What should I do to get him to follow instructions?

Posted on: 02/23/20 | Views: 434
Solution #1
Solution set up a conference with the student and his parents informing them of his behavior,remind them of your classroom expectations. Together come up with a plan that or motivating phrases that will help the student to comply with your instructions.

This is very helpful! Getting students parents involved will normally help fix their behvaior issues.

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Solution #2
create a behavioral plan for this student inside the classroom. Every time the student follows your commands, the student could earn points, starts that is going to be accumulate for free time, or laptop activities.

I agree with this solution because it would be a great first step to make a behavioral plan in the classroom, maybe notify the parents of the actions and let them know what your doing. I think rewards are nice, but i feel like that might leave other students feel 'left out,' because they do not get to do things early, etc.. maybe start with the behavioral plans and try and explain to the student the pros and cons of following/ not following the rules.

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Solution #3
Depending upon age/grade level, conferencing with the student to address the behavior would be a good start. Consequences for violating the classroom rules should be addressed immediately pursuant to the first week of class rules/consequences that were established.
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Solution #4
I would set up a meeting with parents where you can set up a behavioral plan for the student. Also giving the student positive reinforcement whenever he follows instructions will start to get in the habit of doing so.
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Solution #5
This student may be a great candidate for a 504 plan or a behavioral plan. Additionally, positive reinforcement when the student does anything good or something small that you like will encourage the student to refrain from their compulsive behaviors. Talking with the student's parents to see what works at home and how you can bring that into the classroom may also prove to be a great solution, as perhaps the student is uncomfortable in a formal setting and has certain routines that help him at home.
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Solution #6
I would first make sure that the student understands the value of the expectations, does the student understand why you are expecting certain behaviors from him? Additionally, how often is he being praised for positive behavior, is he getting more attention for doing the opposite behavior? I would double down on efforts to make sure he knows why you are asking certain things of him and search for the good in his behavior to positively reinforce and increase the occurrence of desirable behaviors.
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Solution #7
I would suggest a meeting with the parents.
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Solution #8
Student parent conference
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Solution #9
I would communicate with administration, and the child's parents. Together everyone could work on addressing the situation for the best possible outcome. A behavioral plan could be developed to help this students with the behaviors he is demonstrating.
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Solution #10
I would definitely set up a meeting with an administrator and the parents. This child seems remorseful which means that they might have a psychological issue that makes them act that way.
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Solution #11
I agree that communication with the parent should be first priority, letting them know that you have your own curriculum that needs to be abided by and that this student is currently being insubordinate to you, the teacher. That being said, approach it with the thought of remedying the situation and be prepared to offer solutions! Provide positive reinforcements to the student when they do the right thing, as well as to the other students.
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