Strategies for defiance
What not to do with defiant kids
100

Little Johnny is refusing to do any work in class. Give a strategy for the teacher to use.

What is choice?

100

Sarcasm is great to use with defiant students.

What is NO??? (Are you sure about your answer?)

200

Showing an interest in the student, a quick pat on the back, or a piece of candy.

What is building a relationship?

200

Arguing or negotiating with a student.

What is a power struggle?

300

Not giving a student a reaction.

Staying calm?

300

Giving a direct order and expecting the student to follow it.

What is not giving a choice?

400

Strategy that is the teacher's #1 priority.

What is building a relationship?

400

Your tone and body language mimics the student's.

What is giving a reaction?

500

You become an Academy Award winner every day.

What is building a relationship with the student? Acting like you like the student?