The document consists of excerpts from a workshop led by Barbara F. Adams, focusing on strategies for managing difficult, defiant, and unmotivated students. It outlines essential approaches for educators, such as assertive communication, building positive relationships, and implementing effective classroom management practices to support diverse learners. The workshop aims to provide practical tools for fostering a productive learning environment and addressing student behavior challenges.

1. Dealing with Difficult, Defiant and Unmotivated StudentsThe following slides are excerpts from the workshop. Contact Barb Adams for more information at (585) 200-8769 or barbarafadams@yahoo.com

2. Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer Guiding the Way to Success…Where Teachers Can Teach & Students Can Learn©Your School’s Name here

3. Classroom ManagementDealing with Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

4. Activity #2:Now-After-HowClassroom management graphic organizerBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

5. Synonyms?Discipline is not the same as punishment.Authoritative is not the same as dictatorial.Consistency is not the same as, well…thesame.Being friendly is not the same as being friends.Having fun in class does not mean that learning is not taking place in class.Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

6. The Difficult or Defiant Students-Whoare they?The unmotivated student who performs below capacityThose with weak social skills who have a hard time getting along with peersThe non-traditional learner who has difficulty with the academic demands of the classroomBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

7. Which needs can educators meet?Are we supposed to do EVERYTHING?Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

8. What are the consequences of NOT meeting students’ needs?Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

9. YOU GOT IT!Difficult, Defiant &/or Unmotivated Students!Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

10. Cycle of ConflictBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

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13. Breakingthe Cycle of ConflictBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

14. Address Students AssertivelyBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated StudentsAssertive

15. Clearly communicates expectations to studentsExpresses disapproval of the specific, inappropriate behavior & immediately follows up with what is expectedDoes not jeopardize student’s rightsAddresses inappropriateness of behavior while allowing student to maintain dignityThe Assertive TeacherBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

16. Graceful Exits Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

17. Graceful Exits (cont.)Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

18. Practical Strategies for Success! Your ToolboxCreate win-win authority relationships.Make success possible for ALLstudents.Accommodate a wide range of acceptable learning behaviors for the wide range of academic abilities.Make authentic connections with kids.Increase positivity.Support the needs of non-traditional learners.Keep FUN in teaching & learning!Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

19. Enact district-wide discipline codes.Teach students how to follow the discipline code that is rigorously and fairly enforced.Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

20. 3. Implement effective classroom management practices.4. Implement programs to modify student behavior.5. Establish alternative placements that should include ‘wraparound’ supports for chronically disruptive students.Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

21. 6.Develop school safety plans.7. Support the work of families, religious institutions and communities in developing sound character in children.Barbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

22. Assessing & Addressing Your School’sDiscipline CodeBarbara F. Adams Educational Consultant & Trainer ~ Difficult, Defiant & Unmotivated Students

23. Contact Educational Consultant & Trainer Barb Adams for complete workshop detailsbarbarafadams @yahoo.com(585) 200-8769