DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS: REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS

Question 5:

A student comes to class late on a regular basis and “makes an entrance” when she arrives. She brings food and drink to class and when she finishes her snack, she arbitrarily gets up to throw the food containers away while making a commotion. During a lecture, she will often say “that’s dumb” in response to others’ comments. Other students give her “looks” that indicate “straighten up”, but to no avail.

What is your response?

How would you manage this student and her impact on your classroom?
Click here

  • If there is no immediate threat, speak to the student privately. Speak calmly and with concern, avoid escalating the situation and avoid physical contact.

    Instructor: "Mallory, I need to talk to you about some of the things you say and do in class.