Anybody have any strategies for EBD students? I actually don’t have any EBD students in the classroom setting, but I am a tennis coach and there is a player on the team who is EBD. There have been issues with this player listening and getting along with others.
Any suggestions that could transfer from the classroom onto the tennis court?
We actually just had a training at the high school about this. I think the key points are to not get defensive or quick to anger. Always offerring the student choices, like you can stay at practice or you can leave. Sometimes these students can't seem to see past what is going on and can't rationalize the situation like you and I can. Just a lot of patience and providing choices--That seems like the best way to handle this type of kiddo!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who works with EBD students and he created a "yoga calm" course. He works with stretching and breathing. Maybe try some yoga stretching/breathing/calming stretches that may get this student to focus? It may be worth a try--and may at least lower YOUR blood pressure!
ReplyDeleteI would agree with what has been said. It's important to not get in a power struggle with them. With my EBD students, if they are unwilling to begin activities, I give them options if possible or give them a time limit for when they have to start the activity and then walk away. That way they have time to cool down and then can get started. Of course developing a relationship with them right away is always great and immediately emphasizing positives you've seen. That way you have something to refer back to when they are having a difficult time.
ReplyDeleteTalk to Jessica at the MS! She is a wealth of information! I didn't know this but a student may be more E than B and that may effect how you work with him/her! You may need to be more friendly v. mom-like. I'm also still trying to pull together a "flip chart" on some of the most common disabilities in our district and helpful hints to use when working with those students!
ReplyDeleteA flip chart would be great Shawna!! That sounds awesome!!
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