How Do You Help Students Who Shut-down?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. Start by talking with the . 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.

What causes a child to shut down?

Generally, there are two modes of shutting down:

oppositional and emotional

. When a child refuses to talk to a parent because he or she is not getting his or her way, the child may be acting oppositional. The refusal to talk to the parent feels like stonewalling or pouting.

What would you do or how would you treat a student who refused to do the work you assigned?

  1. Meet With The Student.
  2. Address Behavior Privately.
  3. Phone Home.
  4. Build A Relationship With The Student.
  5. Ask Other .
  6. Stop Doing The Things That Don't Work.
  7. Give The Student A Meaningful Role In The Class.
  8. Positively Reinforce The Student.

What to do if a student refuses to move?

  1. Move On (Secretly Wait & Take Deep Breaths) After asking a student to do something, such as leave the room, I don't stand there stopping the whole class in a stalemate. …
  2. Think. …
  3. Discuss Privately. …
  4. Think Again and Investigate. …
  5. Make a Plan.

How do you help a student who doesn't want help?

  1. Use logical consequences (and consider them ahead of time). Logical consequences are outcomes from behavior that make sense. …
  2. Discuss those consequences with the student. …
  3. Use de-escalation strategies to help calm the situation.

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 do I motivate my child to shut down?

  1. Don't talk, listen. Or at least, talk less, listen more.
  2. Don't talk directly to your child. Let him overhear you expressing your concern or uncertainty (but not any criticism or judgment) to someone else.
  3. Write him or her a letter. Yep. Actually on paper.

What do you do when your child shuts you out?

  1. Don't talk, listen. Or at least, talk less, listen more.
  2. Don't talk directly to your child. Let him overhear you expressing your concern or uncertainty (but not any criticism or judgment) to someone else.
  3. Write him or her a letter. Yep. Actually on paper.

How do you deal with a lazy student?

  1. Identify their “type” …
  2. Stop effusive praise. …
  3. Highlight the positive. …
  4. Foster a threat-free classroom. …
  5. Take the focus off extrinsic motivation. …
  6. Embrace routine. …
  7. Encourage friendly competition. …
  8. Get out of the classroom.

How do you punish a student who doesn't do homework?

  1. Stop the Nightly Fights. …
  2. Take a Break. …
  3. Create Structure Around Homework Time. …
  4. Get out of Your Child's “Box” …
  5. Let Your Child Make His Own Choices. …
  6. Let Your Child Own the Consequences of His Choices. …
  7. Intervene Without Taking Control. …
  8. “I Don't Care about Bad Grades”

What do you do when your child refuses to do school work?

Try to

set things up to make it as easy

as possible for kids who are still learning from home. This can reduce some stress, especially for kids who struggle with focus. If you're a parent or caregiver, share what you're seeing with teachers and ask if they've seen similar reactions. Talk with your child, too.

How do you get students to respect you?

  1. Respect your students. Don't talk down to students. …
  2. Have a class agreement, not top-down rules. …
  3. Be part of the learning community. …
  4. Acknowledge their physical needs. …
  5. Be fair and reasonable. …
  6. Have a sense of humour. …
  7. Provide a secure learning space. …
  8. Be sincere.

How do you respond to a disrespectful student?

  1. Lose the battle. When a student is disrespectful to you, you have to be willing to lose the battle. …
  2. Don't take it personally. Disrespect comes from a place inside the student that has nothing to do with you. …
  3. Stay calm. …
  4. Pause. …
  5. End it. …
  6. Move on. …
  7. Do nothing. …
  8. Enforce.

Why do my students misbehave?

Some children lash out in the classroom as a response to hurt feelings they experience. By misbehaving, they feel they are getting back at those responsible. Students who misbehave as a motive for revenge may enjoy acting cruelly towards others.

What to do when he shuts me out?

  1. Suddenly, without warning, he goes radio silent and shuts down. …
  2. Relax. …
  3. In a neutral voice, just observe the shift: …
  4. Really listen to his answer. …
  5. Tell him what you want him to think: …
  6. Give him time to slow down and figure it out.
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.