• 3. Do not chastise student in front of their peers. Instead, ask them to meet you in a private place so that you can have a personal conversation regarding their behavior. You will be amazed at how differently students act when they don’t have their peers as an audience.
• 4. If a student repeatedly has difficulty with a particular expectation, meet with the student individually to discuss possible solutions. A contract between the teacher and student is a great way to assign ownership of the behavior and the plan for change. Make a copy of of the contract – one for you to keep and the other copy for the student.