Dealing with Student Misbehavior

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A student keeps tapping their pen on the desk during a test, distracting nearby classmates. A subtle reminder might stop the behavior.

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cue the student

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A student repeatedly forgets to bring their homework despite reminders. You suspect there might be underlying reasons for this behavior. What should you do? Options: encourage self-regulation, hold a private discussion, apply behaviourist approach

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hold a private discussion

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A student continually disrupts the class by talking loudly even after reminders. The behavior significantly interferes with the learning environment. What should be done? Options: promote self-regulation, Ignore, Apply behaviorist approach

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Apply behaviorist approach

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What should be done when a student keeps speaking out of turn during a group discussion, interrupting others, and the behavior seems minor and manageable?

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Cue the student.

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A student shows genuine effort to improve their time management but often struggles to submit assignments on time. They seem motivated to improve.

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promote self-regulation

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A student loudly sneezes in the middle of a class discussion. It disrupts the class briefly, but the student apologizes immediately, and the lesson resumes. What should the teacher do? Options: hold a private discussion, cue the student, ignore

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cue the student

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A student whispers a joke to their neighbor during group work. It doesn’t escalate and seems to be a one-time occurrence. What should be done? Options: ignore it, promote self-regulation, hold a private discussion

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ignore it

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A student rolls their eyes and mumbles under their breath when given instructions. Cueing has been ineffective, and the behavior persists. What should be done? Options: ignore, hold private discussion, involve parents

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hold private discussion

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A student frequently comes to school visibly tired and unable to concentrate. You suspect the issue may stem from problems at home. What should you do? Options: apply behaviorist approach, promote self-regulation, hold a parent conference

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hold a parent conference

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A student refuses to complete in-class tasks and exhibits defiance despite multiple attempts to encourage positive behavior. What should be done? Options: hold a private discussion, apply behaviorist approach, ignore

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hold a private discussion, apply behaviorist approach, ignore