How Do You Deal With Students Not Participating?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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If your students are reluctant to participate,

do not stress out or feel down

. Be patient, because students need to be familiar with you and mostly feel more comfortable voicing their ideas. Do not force them to speak.

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How would you handle a student who is not participating?

  • Meet With The Student. …
  • Address Behaviour Privately. …
  • Phone The Parents. …
  • Build A Relationship With The Student. …
  • Ask Other Teachers. …
  • Stop Doing The Things That Don’t Work. …
  • Use An Individualised Behaviour Contract.
  • Give The Student A Leadership Role In The Class.

How do you encourage students to participate?

  1. Be respectful.
  2. Speak loud enough so everyone can hear.
  3. Listen to classmates.
  4. Don’t interrupt who is speaking.
  5. Build on your classmate’s comments with your comments.
  6. Use participation to not only answer questions but to seek help or ask for clarification.

How do you motivate non participating students?

  1. Lead with Empathy.
  2. Wait to Call.
  3. Turn and Talk.
  4. Tell Them You Are Going to Call on Them.
  5. Anonymous Participation.

How do you deal with disengaged students?

  1. Link a student’s interest to the curriculum.
  2. Integrate movement into lesson plans.
  3. Encourage students to think with technology.

How would you respond to a student who doesn’t follow directions?

  1. Wait. Don’t lecture. …
  2. Test. Give a simple direction. …
  3. Cancel. Clear your schedule for the next fifteen minutes or so. …
  4. Mimic. Without mentioning names, mimic for your students the behaviors you witnessed. …
  5. Model. …
  6. Undo. …
  7. Move On. …
  8. Remount.

How do you deal with students?

  1. Take a deep breath and try to remain calm. …
  2. Try to set a positive tone and model an appropriate response, even if it means you must take a few moments to compose yourself. …
  3. Make sure students understand that it’s their misbehavior you dislike, not them.

How would you encourage students to participate in online classes?

  1. #1: Embed online discussion into course design. …
  2. #2: Explain why participation is required. …
  3. #3: Require quality, not quantity. …
  4. #4: Provide feedback to everyone. …
  5. #5: Don’t worry about introverts. …
  6. #6: Provide guidelines for constructive conversation.

What would you do if a student were not able to respond to your questions properly?

  1. Ask for an example. Invite the individual to give you an example of what she means by her answer. …
  2. Help them save face. …
  3. Be cautious of humor. …
  4. Don’t beat around the bush. …
  5. Express thanks for participation. …
  6. Soften your correction.

How do you encourage students with words?

  1. Tell me about what you are doing.
  2. Your ideas are so creative.
  3. I can see that you are trying so hard.
  4. It is fun spending time together isn’t it.
  5. Your desire to learn makes me so proud of you.
  6. I love your enthusiasm with this task.
  7. I can see that you are working so hard on this.

How do you deal with an unresponsive student online?

  1. 2.1 Set your expectations clear.
  2. 2.2 Give better instructions.
  3. 2.3 Talk to them in private.
  4. 2.4 Bring difficult students close to you.
  5. 2.5 Create daily schedules.
  6. 2.6 Help them understand right from wrong.
  7. 2.7 Be a role model.

How do you deal with children who don’t follow instructions?

  1. Ask for your child’s attention. …
  2. Minimize distractions. …
  3. Speak quietly. …
  4. Use “wait time.” …
  5. Check for understanding.
  6. Tell, don’t ask. …
  7. Give instructions one at a time. …
  8. Number your directions.

How do you engage silent students?

  1. Break away from whole group discussions. Whole-group activities remain a common method of instruction. …
  2. Offer alternatives for discussions and presentations. …
  3. Use roles to change the group work dynamic. …
  4. Have private one-on-one conversations with students.

How will I deal with students refusal to comply with directions or do acceptable work?

When a student refuses work at first, sometimes all they need is a little wait time. It’s

okay to let them have their head down or keep their arms crossed

. Give some time and wait to see if they come around within 5 minutes or so. Ignore the small behaviors.

How do you handle difficult students?

  1. Develop a Relationship. The first, and arguably the most important, tip for dealing with difficult students is developing a relationship with them. …
  2. Expectations and Accountability. …
  3. Be Consistent. …
  4. Home-to-School Communication. …
  5. Peer Support.

How do you handle a stubborn student?

  1. Tap into their interests and include student choice. …
  2. Lower the originality hurdle. …
  3. Pull out your experimental and no-fail lessons. …
  4. Use technology as a hook. …
  5. Give it time, be patient, and practice empathy.

How would you handle a student who is constantly disruptive and defiant?

  • Be steady, consistent and firm.
  • Acknowledge the feelings of the individual.
  • Remember that disruptive behavior is often caused by stress or frustration.
  • Address the disruption individually, directly and immediately.
  • Be specific about the behavior that is disruptive and set limits.

How do you handle the changes in yourself?

  1. Acknowledge that things are changing. …
  2. Realize that even good change can cause stress. …
  3. Keep up your regular schedule as much as possible. …
  4. Try to eat as healthily as possible. …
  5. Exercise. …
  6. Seek support. …
  7. Write down the positives that have come from this change. …
  8. Get proactive.

How do you respond to students answers?


Calmly ask the question again

, give a hint, ask another question that might elicit the same answer, be encouraging! Sound pleased when you get an answer, and praise the student if it’s right. Don’t make an issue of the resistance to answer. Have the student think out loud rather than say nothing.

How do you motivate students answers?

“I motivate students to learn by:



Getting students to experience the lesson through field trips

, manipulatives, videos, guest speakers, etc. – And showing my enthusiasm for the subject matter. After all, if I’m not excited about what I teach, I can’t expect my student to be.”

How do you encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning?

  1. Don’t make all the decisions. Allow choice. …
  2. Don’t play guess what’s in my head. …
  3. Talk less. …
  4. Model behaviors and attitudes that promote learning. …
  5. Ask for feedback. …
  6. Test less. …
  7. Encourage goal setting and reflection. …
  8. Don’t over plan.

How do you motivate students to learn hard?

  1. Acknowledge your resistance and difficult feelings with motivation. …
  2. Do not run away. …
  3. Do not blame yourself for procrastinating now and then. …
  4. Try to understand your studying style better. …
  5. Don’t question your abilities. …
  6. Visualise yourself starting. …
  7. Focus on the task at hand.

How do you deal with passive and indifferent students?


Be assertive in your communication

, to avoid becoming angry or passive yourself. Get to know which of your responses are effective, and focus on these. Do make it clear what is accepted or not in the classroom and remember to reward positive behaviours even if the student doesn’t outwardly respond.

How do you deal with noisy students in class?

  1. Start as you mean to go on. …
  2. Address students individually and not as a group. …
  3. Say things once only. …
  4. Give noisy students more responsibility. …
  5. Encourage active listening. …
  6. Listen More.

How do you deal with shy students?

  1. Create a Safe Learning Environment. For some shy children, they avoid engaging in learning activities or group discussions because they’re afraid to make a mistake. …
  2. Use Polling Tools. …
  3. Ask for Thumbs-Up Responses. …
  4. Arrange Students in Small Groups. …
  5. Provide Alternative Ways to Contribute.

How would you deal with staff members who refuse to follow instructions?

If your employees don’t follow directions on something,

avoid jumping to conclusions

. Talk with them and ask what happened. They could have a good reason – maybe they misunderstood or need more training – and your getting their side of things will build trust.

How do you help students who shut down?

  1. Start by talking with the student. Checking in, even just briefly, can help kickstart a reluctant student. …
  2. Grade accordingly. …
  3. Make up the time. …
  4. Find a quiet spot. …
  5. Don’t nag. …
  6. Consider the level. …
  7. Break up the work. …
  8. Set goals.

Why is following directions important for students?

Following instructions is an

important ability to practice in everyday life

. Within an academic setting, following instructions can influence grades, learning subject matter, and correctly executing skills.

How do you deal with refusal?

  1. Don’t Fight Them. They will seem angry and obstinate, but remember, they are scared. …
  2. Acknowledge Their Choice. Give permission to skip the game. …
  3. Redirect the Energy.
Carlos Perez
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Carlos Perez
Carlos Perez is an education expert and teacher with over 20 years of experience working with youth. He holds a degree in education and has taught in both public and private schools, as well as in community-based organizations. Carlos is passionate about empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential through education and mentorship.