Case
Bright EBD student in a remedial setting

Mr. Aaron is an English teacher in a remedial 10th grade lit class. The class is evenly split between special ed and general ed students, but the entire class have struggled in ELA. The brightest student is also the only one with behavioral issues. The student is SPED and is classified EBD. He has also been to alternative school multiple times for past actions. He finishes his work quickly and distracts his class mates as they try to work. How can Mr. Aaron keep this kid on task.

Posted on: 10/17/14 | Views: 1035
Solution #1
Mr. Aaron needs to offer this student multiple means of representation. Let him show his strengths and imagination, give him a tier challenge board (when his work is complete) to choose from utilizing some of the hands on, tactile, or visual representations on assignments. Challenge him for extra credit to do a problem-based activity (STEM) where he can apply his english knowledge to a real-world application or problem. You can also offer enriching activities via the internet on I pads, or the classroom computers when the work is complete and has been corrected (if necessary). He can check his work via the use of QR codes before proceeding to these computer based activities. Mr. Aaron can also utilize him as a mini-professor assisting other students in completing their work.
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Solution #2
Down time equals CLOWN TIME! Keep this guy busy. Always have something ready. Positive deposits for good behavior always works. PBISworld has a lot of resources.
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Solution #3
If this student is mastering the standards and is completing task early. He needs to be given enrichment activities that require him to be challenged. This is part of differentiation. Differentiation is not just remediation it also includes acceleration. He should not have time on this hands to interfere with the other students' learning.
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Solution #4
Keep him busy! As long as he is busy, he won't be able to distract other students.
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Solution #5
I would consider changing this student's schedule. Apparently, he does not need the remedial class. His IEP could be amended and he could possibly have a general education english class. I have known students to not exhibit those behaviors in a different setting.
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Solution #6
This student could be used as a remediation specialist for students who are having trouble. I would also allow him to provide student created assessments, or activities. Often times when students have ownership over their work, they are more inclined to do well.
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Solution #7
I would encourage you to use this student as a peer tutor. Also allowing the student to do enrichment activities after assignments could be useful.
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