Student disruptive behavior is normal in most classroom settings. We know for a fact that students tend to be noisy and disturbing at some point in time. As teachers, we must understand them and, as much as possible, correct them of their current behavior.
As a secondary parent to these children, we must be the first ones to impose proper discipline in the classroom. Since we know the students firsthand and we interact with them in the class, we have the sole right to be the first intermediary member to regulate their bad actions in class. We all know that there is a school guidance counselor who is responsible in correcting behaviors from disruptive students; but we can't just go to him or her on a weekly basis to report the students! Thus, here are some areas that must be reflected as to when you should really see the counselor.
1. If you can no longer contain the student. The first thing a teacher can do given a disturbing behavior of a student or a group of them is to really correct them. You must find means and ways to counter it trying to exhaust all your strategies. By then, if you still see no changes on the student's end then it is about time to transfer them to the guidance counselor. At least when you talk to the counselor at this point in time, you will be able to explain to him or her the things you already did to try and help the student.
2. If the student disruptive behavior does not change given a disciplinary action. It is a teacher's responsibility to impose discipline in class. But if you notice there have been no changes on the student's end, it is a clear indication that this individual doesn't respect and follow you anymore. If they fail to recognize your authority, it is time to accelerate the matter to a more distinct position like the guidance counselor.
Going to the guidance counselor does not mean you are an incompetent teacher and don't know how to discipline your students. As a matter of fact, it is suggested that you see your counselor every now and then because it is their responsibility to help set students on the right path. But before heading to them, impose preliminary actions and head there only once you have exhausted everything else. Student disruptive behavior is in fact easy to solve; you only need some strategies and a higher person to back you up.
Student disruptive behavior is normal in most classroom settings. We know for a fact that students tend to be noisy and disturbing at some point in time. As teachers, we must understand them and, as much as possible, correct them of their current behavior.
