Quick Lesson: Understanding & Reducing Defiance in the Classroom

Refusing to follow directions in class looks and sounds like:

• Ignoring the teacher and talking loudly

• Listening quietly to instructions

• Helping classmates follow directions

• Raising a hand to ask questions

Defiance / Insubordination / Non-Compliance means:

• Following directions immediately

• Ignoring instructions, refusing to do work, arguing back

• Making eye contact and nodding when listening

• Asking clarifying questions politely

Which of the following is an example of respect in the classroom?

• Arguing back when asked to do something

• Getting out materials when asked

• Refusing to do work

• Ignoring instructions

Fill in the blank: Already ___ referrals this year for defiance = 1/3 of all referrals.

• 101

• 50

• 75

• 200

Most referrals for defiance are from which grade?

• 6th grade

• 7th grade

• 8th grade

How many referrals for defiance came from 7th grade?

• 33

• 12

• 45

• 27

Boys make up what percentage of these referrals?

• 92%

• 75%

• 60%

• 45%

What does defiance usually lead to for everyone?

• Defiance stops learning for everyone and usually leads to bigger consequences.

• Defiance encourages teamwork and cooperation among everyone.

• Defiance results in immediate rewards for everyone.

• Defiance helps everyone learn faster.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three student strategies to negate defiance?

• Pause & Breathe

• Respectful Response

• Ignore the situation

• Choice Over Challenge

Which of the following is an example of a Respectful Response?

• Yelling back

• Can I explain my side?

• Walking away without saying anything

• Ignoring the teacher