http://jdennis5.edublogs.org/2008/02/23/oakes-lipton-chapter-7-classroom-management-caring-respectful-democratic-relationships/ Just another Edublogs.org weblog Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:18:57 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://jdennis5.edublogs.org/2008/02/23/oakes-lipton-chapter-7-classroom-management-caring-respectful-democratic-relationships/comment-page-1/#comment-10 ctyson1 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:41:16 +0000 http://jdennis5.edublogs.org/2008/02/23/oakes-lipton-chapter-7-classroom-management-caring-respectful-democratic-relationships/#comment-10 Jacqueline, it sounds like you have quite a challenge in this little boy. Someone told me once that all human behavior has a reason. It might be hard to see the reason, but it's there for that individual. I have taught children with that kind of extreme behavior. At least, I've tried to teach them! I've made home visits and even spent time on Saturdays with them, but until they feel wanted by the most important people in their lives, they can't seem to concentrate on learning. All of the classroom management plans work for the majority of students, but there are always those "frequent fliers" who spend time in the office because of misbehavior. They need individual help that often goes beyond the expertise of a classroom teacher. It's another one of our challenges that can never be measured by a standardized test! Jacqueline, it sounds like you have quite a challenge in this little boy. Someone told me once that all human behavior has a reason. It might be hard to see the reason, but it’s there for that individual. I have taught children with that kind of extreme behavior. At least, I’ve tried to teach them! I’ve made home visits and even spent time on Saturdays with them, but until they feel wanted by the most important people in their lives, they can’t seem to concentrate on learning. All of the classroom management plans work for the majority of students, but there are always those “frequent fliers” who spend time in the office because of misbehavior. They need individual help that often goes beyond the expertise of a classroom teacher. It’s another one of our challenges that can never be measured by a standardized test!

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