Case
Class management

The class has issues an difculties keeping on task during an independent worksheet, even with teacher walking around and monitoring. There is little to no improvement even with the teacher stopping and going over what the rules are and what they should be doing.

Posted on: 10/18/22 | Views: 125
Solution #1
If the entire class is having trouble staying on task for independent worksheets, there could be multiple things going on. It is possible that the worksheet is too challenging. If this is not the case, perhaps something or someone in the class is causing a distraction for the entire class and the students would benefit from seat dividers to help keep them focused. Making the independent worksheets more engaging and fun may also help. Depending on the age of the classroom, it might be helpful to do the worksheets independently but in a whole-group style since the entire class is struggling. For example, the teacher could read the first question, the students can answer it on their worksheet independently and stick their pencil in the air when done, and then the class can move on to the second question once everyone has completed the first.

It could be that the assignment is too difficult for the students or it could also be that the assignment was too easy given the opportunity that allowed them to do their worksheet fat enough so now they get to do whatever they wanna do. While it is nice to do individual assignments in class as it testes their knowledge perhaps you can do like a full group assignment on days because then you are actively prolonging the activity for everyone because it is whole group rather than having everyone just do it individually.

I like the ideas of the dividers or going along as a class.

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Solution #2
Maybe try an alternative assignment? It is difficult to lose an antire class unless material or management strategies are ineffective. I would see if there is something else that would hold their attention longer?
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Solution #3
Hello, maybe something that can help the students stay on task is arrange the students desk in rows, so they can face you but also not be so distracted by others around them.
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Solution #4
Pair the studnets with peers that are known for good behavior. Putting them in small groups can encourage the students to have good behavior. Peers have power in that sense. reward the good behavior and discourage the bad. Verbally tell the student that they are doing a good job when they stay on task.
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Solution #5
It can be difficult to keep young students engaged for longer periods of time, alternative assignments may be a good idea for this situation, but these are not always an option or might face the same problems. It is important to address the class and explain to them that this behavior is not appropriate for class time. An incentive system might work to help motivate them to improve their behavior.
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Solution #6
I think the teacher should have a discussion with the class if all the students are struggling during independent work time. If it is a select amount of students I would look into seating arrangements and evaluate desk arrangements as well, especially if the students are currently seated in groups.
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Solution #7
I am wondering what the seating arrangement in this class is. Is it tables, groups, or columns? The way the classroom is organized might be communicating something different than what the teacher intends. Switching the seating may be a relatively easy way to communicate the fact that this work is to be done independently.
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Solution #8
Stand your ground!
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Solution #9
I would set up an incentive or point program that encourages the students to stay on task and have good behavior.
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