Should you Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child?

As a teacher, you can always expect only a mixed bag of children. Some would probably be utmost silent, yet others will be manageable and then we have the really tough ones. However, handling difficult children can sometimes be a real cause of worry, especially if you are new to the teaching domain. Top 5 international schools in Hyderabad are a step ahead in tackling the situation. While it may be difficult to deal with them directly, it nevertheless is possible to tame them. They are often referred to as the habitual trouble makers and handling them can be a cake walk if you take this post seriously. Here are some ways you can keep them under control.

Who are these trouble makers?

We really have no qualms if have to face a difficult child in the class. Teachers are ever prepared to face the bag of mixed personalities that they get an idea of, each academic year. What could add to the worry is ignorance of how to manage them. Take a look at how you can actually bring them in terms with the rest of the kids in the class. 

Show your dislike right: No! This does not mean you show dislike towards them. Instead make your dislike for their behaviour loud and apparent. Warn them at once about their behaviour, but never go to ridiculing or insulting them among the other kids. Making their actions look bad will solve the purpose. 

Model the behaviour you expect: Put forward to the students the kind of behaviour you expect from them. Try to resonate that loud and clear to all of them. Make your classroom rules strict and tell them what an ideal and obedient student is like. Sure, he/she is not going to take it seriously. But the key is to emphasizing it often and making that particular child repeat the model behaviour and to ask if they fit into it. If they ‘yes’, then well, pick up from there and if they say ‘no’, ask them why and then proceed to explain where they err. 

Try to remain calm with them: You may sure lose the composure, but take a deep breath and approach them with a positive outlook. Be patient with them. You can never get them on track by punishing or shouting at them. They probably in the first place may not understand why they deserve the harmful treatment. Try to tell them what they are doing is wrong. Repeat this often. It will sure take a lot of time. 

Talk in private: If the students’ behaviour demands to be talked in private, do that. Talk to them in private and tell them how the act is embarrassing. This way, they will probably never repeat the trouble. 

The last resort: As the last resort, talk to their parents about it and tell them how their ward has been particularly troublesome. Put the statement in the most polite way. Sometimes the treatment meted out by parents will work better. 

Handling difficult children can indeed be tough, especially when you are in charge of the class. The bottom line however is to stay calm and patient. Never lose it and never use the terms ‘good’ and ‘bad’ to call the students. All of us have different personalities and once we accept that, we will see how this starts moulding from the formative years. Remember the treatment you as a teacher will met out will always be the foundation of the personality they will grow up to be.