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Discuss 5 types of challenging students in a classroom

Discuss 5 types of challenging students in a classroom.

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Joseph
I. Noise maker
Noise maker is always talking even when it's not appropriate for them to do so. This causes distraction from the main teaching learning activity at hand. this students seems not to have the ability to stay quiet.
This is positively handled by encouraging silence and continuously appreciating efforts by the student to stay silent.

II. Attention seekers
The student will constantly seek attention from the teacher which may cause constriction of time and lack of attention to other students who may greatly need it.
This student must be positively taught to be independent.

III. Argumentative student
Defiant student may often feel a need to assert themselves and will find pleasure in openly engaging a teacher in an argument.
It's however wise for the teacher to avoid getting sucked in this moment and remain calm, reasonable and in control.

IV. Bully
Typical in a school setup is a student who seeks pleasure by harassing other students.
Such a student needs counseling as most of them have psychological issues that must be addressed.

V. Inattentive student
This student is easily distracted from learning activities either physically or mentally.
Teachers should have very engaging lessons to keep the student's attention.
Adssolsn answered the question on January 27, 2022 at 05:40

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