How would you handle a student who is constantly disruptive or defiant?
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Practical strategies for coping with defiant students.Establish realistic behavior targets. Praise positive behavior. Wait before reacting. Talk to your class. Enlist help. Establish a system of emotional communication. Make a contract. Take specific and measured action.
How do you connect with difficult students?
Turning their attention to four focus areas can help teachers manage the behaviors of all students—especially challenging students—and get them focused on learning:Get to know the students. Teach social and emotional skills. Don’t be afraid to use humor. Praise in public, correct in private.

What is the most common cause of student misbehavior?
Student Misbehaves to get Attention This is probably the most common cause of misbehavior. Acting out by making fun of others, talking out of turn, or being overly silly are just a few ways students looking for more attention may misbehave.
How would you deal with a difficult student?
Dealing with Difficult Students – Classroom Management TipsEmpathy is Your Friend. When a student exhibits troublesome behavior, it can be easy to get angry and assume that the behavior is simply because the student wants to act out or be disruptive. Communicate with Parents. Keep Your Cool. Discuss Matters in Private. Teach and Use Accountability.