tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6198444880811534108.post2500538931797376141..comments2012-10-14T20:33:34.800-07:00Comments on That New Teacher: U-Surped MeTaylor Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15959910880734738289noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6198444880811534108.post-29569161338552194362012-10-14T20:33:34.800-07:002012-10-14T20:33:34.800-07:00It is hard having students in your class that seem...It is hard having students in your class that seem unreachable. My only advice would be keep trying to incorporate them into your class. The moment you give up on that then you have really lost them. I think your idea of giving them responsibility is a great idea. Also, maybe figuring out what they enjoy and tying this into what you are trying to teach. Graciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243474422615949887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6198444880811534108.post-34499447661182951232012-10-07T14:36:17.058-07:002012-10-07T14:36:17.058-07:00You need to shut these students down with tough lo...You need to shut these students down with tough love. I know it seems harsh, but we've all been there before as first year teachers and you need to show who is in charge. Sit them on opposite sides of the back of your classroom and don't recognize them unless they follow your procedure for participating in class. Ignore anything that comes out of their mouth if it is inappropriate, this will also keep the rest of the class from engaging them. They are seeking attention and you fostering them by giving them special jobs only gives them the attention they want. After a week or so of this interaction they will get the point and then you can interact with them as you do all your other students. Hope this helps!jbolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02041278393981112982noreply@blogger.com