QUESTION 12 OF 20

If a student disobeys your instructions, what would you do?

Whenever you're talking about behavior or teaching in general, it is important to mention that building relationships with students is crucial. A positive relationship is the key for learning to occur and for mutual respect. However, even if you may have a great relationship with a student, they may still test their luck, push your buttons, and make poor decisions. How you choose to respond in this situation reveals a lot about you and what you value in the classroom setting. Be honest here, but be sure to mention that you would consider the humanity of the student, whether or not their needs were being met, and what you could've done differently so that they would comply. Keep in mind that issuing an immediate consequence may not always be the most appropriate option.

"First and foremost, I know how important it is to establish a relationship with all students. If I didn't have a relationship with the student who disobeyed my instruction, I would redirect them, but also look to find something in common that we could bond over. Students respond more favorably to people they like and respect, so I would do my best to begin to build a relationship with a student. If they continued to disobey, I would try to motivate them by leveraging a peer or an activity they were fond of. At the very last resort, I would issue a consequence and potentially call home, depending on the situation."

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