So You Have One Student Who Demands All of Your Attention... Now What?

Do you have one student who demands all of your attention? Learn how to help them be more independent.

During the last few months of the school year, students can become increasingly needy as teachers’ time and energy wane. A student who demands all of your attention can distract an entire class. Some students need to be more self-sufficient.

Optimal strategies to help individual students take less of your time will enable you to build an environment where all students can learn. Targeted intervention techniques will diffuse challenging behaviors.

• Why do some students demand more attention?
• What specific language should you use in talking with these students?
• Should consequences differ for students who take too much time?
• How can you help students focus, work independently, and be self-sufficient?