The Kid Whisperer Podcast Featuring Scott Ervin and Pat Kiely: Episode 20
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Topics in this episode include:
Why does my sixth-grader not care about his behavior at school? He's been sent to the principal's office multiple times and has had several lunch detentions. We also give him consequences at home for his bad behavior at school, but nothing we say or do makes a difference. He literally does not care about getting in trouble. We've got six more years of school to get through and I don't know how we're going to make it!
Is it ever okay to intervene on a behavior issue in another teacher's class? The kids in the room next to me (we both teach kindergarten) are constantly out of control. So many of the behavior issues are preventable, but the teacher is clueless. I'm smart enough to know that I can't just go over there and offer her unsolicited advice (she and I aren't close, but we are on friendly terms), but would it be wrong to try to handle some of the situations with her kids in front of her, in hopes that she will start doing what I'm trying to model for her?
When you were teaching, did you accept late homework and assignments? I am torn between making sure my students have a chance to earn the best grade possible (especially when I know they put a good deal of effort into the assignment, even if they turned it in after it was due) versus holding them accountable to a due date.