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Dealing with Difficult, Defiant and Unmotivated StudentsThe
following slides are excerpts from the workshop.
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Classroom ManagementDealing with Difficult, Defiant &
Unmotivated Students
Activity #2: Now-After-How Classroom management graphic
organizerBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~
Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated StudentsWhere I am NOWWhere I
want to be AFTER thisworkshopHOW Im going to get there
Synonyms?Discipline is not the same as punishment.
Authoritative is not the same as dictatorial.
Consistency is not the same as, wellthe same.
Being friendly is not the same as being friends.
Having fun in class does not mean that learning is not taking
place in class.
Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~
Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
The Difficult or Defiant Students-Who are they?The unmotivated
student who performs below capacity
Those with weak social skills who have a hard time getting along
with peers
The non-traditional learner who has difficulty with the academic
demands of the classroomBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant
& Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
Which needs can educators meet?Are we supposed to do
EVERYTHING?
Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~
Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
What are the consequences of NOT meeting students needs?Barbara
F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant
& Unmotivated Students
YOU GOT IT!
Difficult, Defiant &/or Unmotivated Students!Barbara F.
Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant
& Unmotivated Students
Cycle of Conflict
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Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
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Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
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Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~
Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
Breakingthe Cycle of ConflictBarbara F. Adams Educational
Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated
Students
Address Students AssertivelyBarbara F. Adams Educational
Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated
StudentsAssertive
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Clearly communicates expectations to students
Expresses disapproval of the specific, inappropriate behavior
& immediately follows up with what is expected
Does not jeopardize students rights
Addresses inappropriateness of behavior while allowing student
to maintain dignityThe Assertive Teacher
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Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
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Graceful Exits Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant &
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Graceful Exits (cont.)Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant
& Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
Practical Strategies for Success! Your ToolboxCreate win-win
authority relationships.
Make success possible for ALL students.
Accommodate a wide range of acceptable learning behaviors for
the wide range of academic abilities.
Make authentic connections with kids.
Increase positivity.
Support the needs of non-traditional learners.
Keep FUN in teaching & learning!Barbara F. Adams Educational
Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated
Students
Enact district-wide discipline codes.
Teach students how to follow the discipline code that is
rigorously and fairly enforced.
Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~
Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students
3. Implement effective classroom management practices.
4. Implement programs to modify student behavior.
5. Establish alternative placements that should include
wraparound supports for chronically disruptive students.Barbara F.
Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant
& Unmotivated Students
6. Develop school safety plans.
7. Support the work of families, religious institutions and
communities in developing sound character in children.Barbara F.
Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant
& Unmotivated Students
Assessing & Addressing Your SchoolsDiscipline CodeBarbara F.
Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant
& Unmotivated Students
Contact Educational Consultant & Trainer Barb Adams for
complete workshop detailsbarbarafadams @yahoo.com(585) 200-8769
