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Strategies for Student Defiance with Miss Behavior
All behavior is communication. We know this; we hear it a LOT. Knowing this important fact isn’t enough, though, and doesn’t magically give us a toolbox or a skill set to support students through tough moments.
When students are defiant, it’s hard on us, AND it’s hard on them. How do we handle student defiance? I’ve got nine tips for you that require some mindset shifting but are tangible ways to help lessen the stress and stay focused on learning.
Morning Meeting: Slowing Down to Speed Up
One year, I decided to drop morning meeting from my classroom. Honestly, I thought it was a tool better served for the primary classroom and I was starting to feel it was a waste of instructional time. I quickly learned that morning meeting was one of the most important parts of my instructional day, even if I only spent 5 minutes setting the tone for the day's learning. The morning meeting is a great tool to bring a class together as a cooperative and collaborative team.