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Lesson Plans


difficult student

From: Aaron and Jennifer (THEGREEN99)
Date: Wed Jan 05 2000 - 15:16:52 PST

    I am at a stand still right now. Actually, from what I gather I am
moving a lot faster than the rest of the staff in regards to a particular
student. I have this student who I am having a hard time trying to "reach".
I have concluded that he has some social problems - being able to
communicate without anger is a big one. He also has some personal issues
which I am sure have great influence on his vocabulary choices.
    The issue I am stuck on is : how far do I "push" him. I expect a lot out
of him - as much as my other students that is. He sees art on a completely
different level as I do. I have only had him a few times this semester. Now
he has decided to stay awhile. So I have not had the time to "mold" him as I
did with the other students. I don't think he appreciates art or even sees a
purpose for art. Therefore when he comes to class he doesn't understand why
I ask him to color his drawings or even explain what he drew. (Very
frustrating)
    I have talked with other staff members on how they deal with him, hoping
to get some helpful hints. They looked at me with astonishment that he even
did something in my class. He apparently doesn't work in his other classes.
So I am left with the decision to lower my expectations (which as far as I
am concerned are not unobtainable - do your work on time, be able to explain
yourself, etc.) or not budge. I have decided so far to try and get the
student to talk about his work without getting angry. Baby steps, I remind
myself. Hopefully that will open an avenue for him. Are there any other
takes?

Jennifer in Michigan 

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