How to controll students in the class makes me puzzled.

@devon0 (61)
China
May 20, 2010 7:17am CST
Since I graduated from university, I have been teaching English in senior high school. What's more, my school is the key high school in our province. I always believe that the students will be obedient. However, with time going on, I have come to realize that what I thought before is seriouly wrong. Years ago,the students were obedient and not naughty. They all abided by the school or the class rules and finished the assignment on time and actively studied in the school. But nowadays, all this has greatly changed. Apprently they obey the discipline. Actually they don 't. In addition, for example, today you give them assignment, tomorrow when you check it , you will find that most of them don't finish it. This makes confused very much. And I was very angry with them. Usually I have been strict with them. I have exemplified so much and told them how important studying well is. I often think of this situation over and over again. As a result, I drew no conclusions. Why? I very often say to myself. I always feel this is a headache for me. How to cope with this problem is the key for me at present because I do want to teach them well. What do you think of this situation? Could you let me know??? Tks!! Have a nice day!!
3 responses
• United States
21 May 10
I have no experience as a teacher but as a student I think the best method is to try and understand the students. I'm not one of the troublemakers but there's a few in every class and the best way that the teachers would handle them is not be bothered by them. There was a student in class who would always ask useless questions and the teacher would be patience and answer his questions. There was also students who was plain disruptive and the teacher would make a joke out of it and not let it bother her. I don't think students try to be mean but its just school is boring and they are finding way to relieve the boredom.
• China
20 May 10
At first change yourself and make some more rule. Like if any student don't submit there assignment timely. Then don't take it latter and ask them to it on the class. Batter you talk with your Guardian. Make some punishment then they will realize that what they do. Well at first you explain them that they are doing wrong. If they agree with you then don't apply punishment. Otherwise apply.
• India
20 May 10
may be they bored by abiding ruules ...if they change u have to change urself to bring the students under ur control.. don be strict