How to 'Deal With' Difficult Students

Hi everyone, these are my tips on how to approach teaching difficult students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grade do you teach?
12th grade
What subject do you teach?
Government and Economics
Where are you from?
NYC, I teach in Brooklyn
How long have you been teaching?
2020-2021 school year will make 9 years

[anastasiae.]

There is always that one student that stirs up the rest of them

[AGDinCA]

I deeply appreciate how you "see" students. You see them as people, deserving respect while also keeping them to account. This approach truly helps students reach their potential and fosters self-pride, yet encourages them to ever raise their bar.

[jeannelle_]

Omg, I needed this! I’m so used to teaching preschool - elementary students. This is the first time I’m teaching middle school and I have no idea how to handle behavior 😭 saving this

[kathy]

I love your approach to teaching. I can tell that you really care about your students💛

[MarchionessDarby]

Great tips! I also treat every day as a new one - maybe a student and I had words, but I will treat him/her exactly the same the next day, as if nothing happened. That shows consistency, and it shows that you’re not trying to target that student. It helps to calm things down.

[sunshineboo]

I am a young teacher and I am currently working with upper elementary/ middle/ and high school students with little experience in those age groups. My studies reflected elementary-level pedagogy. I have noticed significant strides in approaching and confronting with a neutral and clear mindset has greatly helped me build students’ trust at an exponential rate.

[ShainaCampbell-gjsl]

You're one of the best ones I've met so far. You don't speak like you've never had the experience and you are straight to the point.

[drearroyo]

These are fantastic tips that even as a veteran teacher I need to remember. I really appreciate this video.

[halliebensinger]

Love your approach. Don't be too hard on folks who use the term "deal with". I don't think it is used with disrespect intended. It is a common coloquilism, especially in the south. "Deal with" infers how do I "work with" or "manage", etc.

[JJ-nnde]

I just completed student teaching and my "challenging" children (jr. high) were my favorites! I have a fear of calling home to communicate concerns. My parents (I wasn't the type to get in trouble) would get crazy angry for everything: ex- getting screamed at while asking for homework help and/or hit. It makes me so hesitant to reach out for fear of getting students screamed at or beat (it is very hard not to project).

[znrbnsb]

Thank you for the tips and The Highlighted numbers. I agree, we need to monitor ourselves and our behaviors as well.

[TheGamePlanEduSolutions]

You explained how to deal with difficult students really well! Thanks for the great points about being mindful. I completely agree that students react in response to how WE react. Teachers definitely hold more influence and control in their students' behavior (by controlling their own approach first!) than they sometimes realize. Thank you for sharing your insight!

[briana_gadberry]

Can you PLEASE do a classroom tour and first year teacher must haves??

[Nipun_Chauhan]

This seems actually helpful. Thank you, Amanda !!!

[createdbless]

Yes, many great tips! I've done some before especially moving close to someone being disruptive or just looking at them briefly, sometimes they just want to be acknowledged. I work at a school based in a shelter for children. There are challenging situations and sometimes kids just refuse to do their work. It is my job to engage them but sometimes they just need a breather/space. Thank you, just found you and subscribed

[tds]

Great advice! You have so much wisdom for such a young teacher! Thank you for these tips. Will definitely be applying
And thank you for uour obvious compassion and insight. Your studens are blessed❤️

[marissapeoples]

What if while you’re addressing one student, 5 more are doing something else to cause issues

[etynathalie]

So interesting! Many thanks for sharing these useful tips!!

[aishaheart]

Good channel!!!! Gonna definitely use the consequence ladder in my future job as a teacher.

[DayTrripperr]

I am going to be a secondary earth science teacher in about 1.5 years. Your channel really helps me feel prepared.