Comments on: Disrespectful Students, Emotional Outbursts

By: Matthew R. Morris

Matthew R. Morris — Wed, 27 May 2015 22:13:05 +0000

In reply to Tyra. It is a big shock. But then you remember that students are also human and capable of anything, good or bad.

By: Matthew R. Morris

Matthew R. Morris — Wed, 27 May 2015 22:12:14 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Well good luck to you, Amanda. Hopefully you don't encounter this in year one but if so I hope that the post provided you with some context, or at the least of feeling of knowing that you are not alone!

By: Matthew R. Morris

Matthew R. Morris — Wed, 27 May 2015 22:11:22 +0000

In reply to James Miller. Yeah, its rough when it comes from someone unexpected. But either way, when you hear that from a child, regardless of which one it is, it takes you aback for a second...or two

By: James Miller

James Miller — Wed, 27 May 2015 05:50:29 +0000

Although any comment like this hurts a lot for sure, the worst is when it comes from someone unexpected and truly catches you off guard. That stings.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:31:07 +0000

Thanks for sharing this story. I will be a first year teacher in the Fall (5th grade math and science) and was thinking of how I would handle that type of incident. I am reassured that it happens to other teachers and will keep your advice in mind to take action to show I am in control.

By: Tyra

Tyra — Mon, 25 May 2015 23:05:17 +0000

Wow that is definitely a big shock to hear from a student. I can relate to hearing some crazy offensive words from my clients… You definitely get more and more comfortable de-escalating things after you’ve been stung a few times. great article!