Disrespectful
A student who is disrespectful may...
- be confrontational
- talk back, seek banter with adults
- be trying to gain control
- use verbal and nonverbal responses
- be frustrated
- be trying to "save face"
- feel right or justified
- be negative about things in general
When supporting a student who is disrespectful, some general strategies involve
- do NOT take it personally
- avoid powers struggles/arguing with the student
- having private conversations
- praise positive or competing behaviors
- use personal reflection sheets or journals
- class meetings/social lessons to teach the concept/idea of respect
Interventions may include
- do NOT take it personally
- give choices you can live with that let the student have control
- create a social story
- track daily triggers and preview/prime for those times (i.e., following directions about a writing task)
- teach students to decline politely, and respect when they do
- use a mentor on campus
Literature Links
I Don't Care: Learning About Respect by Brian Moses
Respect is Correct by Linda Grossman
The Way I Act by Steve Metzger
Being Rude by Joy Berry
Teacher Reading