Question

Ms. Emerson is teaching a lesson and one of her sixth graders is unconsciously rocking in his seat, distracting several nearby students. To most effectively address the situation with minimal disruption, Ms. Emerson should

ignore the behavior and hope that it stops.

confront the student directly about the behavior.

physically restrain the student.

stand next to the student while you continue with the lesson.

Answer 1

To most effectively address the situation with minimal disruption, Ma. Emerson should stand next to the student while she continues with the lesson. Ignoring the behavior may not necessarily lead to a resolution and may allow the distraction to continue, potentially leading to further disruptions Confronting the student directly or physically restraining them may cause embarrassment or anxiety for the student, and may escalate the situation rather than resolve it By standing next to the student while continuing with the lesson, Ms. Emerson can monitor the student's behavior and provide a subtle reminder that the behavior is distracting to others. This approach allows the teacher to address the situation without singling out the student, and it also minimizes potential disruptions to the other students in the classroom. If the behavior persists, Ms. Emerson can address it more directly with the student after class or during a break, in a calm and respectful manner.