Shellydon Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I am teaching co-op class with 15 kids, 3rd -6th. There are four children, all boys, that will not be quiet. At all. They talk for the entire class. I have separated them and they talk across the classroom. They are not rude or obnoxious, just very chatty. They literally cannot seem to be quiet at all. I am at a loss as to how to turn off their mouths. I would LOVE suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would talk to them in front of their parents. Tell them you are glad they get along so well, etc., but it's hard for you to conduct the class when they are talking the entire time. Then hopefully the parents will talk to them. I agree. After that, I'd tell them they couldn't come to class anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Can you separate them so they aren't seated near one another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 i honestly think kids who cannot follow classroom etiquette should not be in a classroom. this is why my kids have not taken any coop classes, for the most part. and the person who helped start an activity we are doing purposefully did not invite one kid who is totally out of control (makes my youngest look well behaved :tongue_smilie:). However, you could try keeping them right next to you so you can gently touch them to remind them to be quiet, you could ask them a lot of questions to redirect them to pay attention to you, you could suggest to their parents that they need to get them together outside of class so they can get their social time where it wont detract from the other students learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyk Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 At our co-op, parents need to be on site, and if their kids won't do what the teacher asks, they have to go be with their parent. This will hopefully change their behavior, but if not, at least it makes it possible for the other kids to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabug Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would talk to the parents first to let them know the boys are causing disturbances. If it continued, I would require the parent to sit in the class with the kid for a class period. After that, if they still wouldn't listen, I would have no problem sending them to the parent and telling them they could rejoin the class when they were ready to be quiet and listen. Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Use the Socratic method. If they are so busy answering your questions, then they won't have time to be talking. The lecture method of teaching (if you even use that) can be difficult for 3rd - 6th graders to sit through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Use the Socratic method. If they are so busy answering your questions, then they won't have time to be talking. The lecture method of teaching (if you even use that) can be difficult for 3rd - 6th graders to sit through. I do semi-lecture. I talk a little bit, ask questions, talk a little bit, ask questions. I am not a believer in the Socratic method for learning all new material. I have expectation that children and sit and learn for 60 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 i honestly think kids who cannot follow classroom etiquette should not be in a classroom. this is why my kids have not taken any coop classes, for the most part. and the person who helped start an activity we are doing purposefully did not invite one kid who is totally out of control (makes my youngest look well behaved :tongue_smilie:). However, you could try keeping them right next to you so you can gently touch them to remind them to be quiet, you could ask them a lot of questions to redirect them to pay attention to you, you could suggest to their parents that they need to get them together outside of class so they can get their social time where it wont detract from the other students learning. Thanks, I will try this. I'll put the chatty boys at opposite corners with the chief chatter up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I do semi-lecture. I talk a little bit, ask questions, talk a little bit, ask questions. I am not a believer in the Socratic method for learning all new material. I have expectation that children and sit and learn for 60 minutes. Are the kids "doing" at all, or literally sitting in one place for an hour? At that age, I'd find that difficult. Even when the kids were in public school, they moved around, and didn't have lecturing for long periods, even with breaks for questions. That would be especially hard on the younger end of the age range, I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Duct Tape? :biggrinjester: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Are the kids "doing" at all, or literally sitting in one place for an hour? At that age, I'd find that difficult. Even when the kids were in public school, they moved around, and didn't have lecturing for long periods, even with breaks for questions. That would be especially hard on the younger end of the age range, I would think. We have hands on objects that get passed around, they take turns standing up for games - we do a game at beginning, one in the middle and one at the end. No one is doing jumping jacks, but they are not required to sit silently without moving for an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Duct Tape? :biggrinjester: I have considered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2OandE Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I agree with the talking to them in front of their parents and keeping them close to you during class time. Touching them gently on the shoulder is a good reminder that they are talking out of turn. Ask them a lot of questions to ensure they are fully engaging. If that doesn't work you may have to go to a red light system or something similar and if that doesn't work I would say they can't handle it. Remember a lot of these kids have not been in this situation before. I would discuss it openly and give them opportunitites to correct the behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 We have hands on objects that get passed around, they take turns standing up for games - we do a game at beginning, one in the middle and one at the end. No one is doing jumping jacks, but they are not required to sit silently without moving for an hour. Then go for separating them.... if that doesn't work, what do co-op rules say? Can you require the parent to sit with the child for a week or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Duct Tape? :biggrinjester: :lol: I think this is o.k. if you use the patterned kind right?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would talk to the parents first to let them know the boys are causing disturbances. If it continued, I would require the parent to sit in the class with the kid for a class period. After that, if they still wouldn't listen, I would have no problem sending them to the parent and telling them they could rejoin the class when they were ready to be quiet and listen. Lana :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 :lol: I think this is o.k. if you use the patterned kind right?;) Absolutely. Kids love duct tape. I have no idea why but I have at least ten different roles in asorted colors and patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Absolutely. Kids love duct tape. I have no idea why but I have at least ten different roles in asorted colors and patterns. I have pink striped, bright blue, orange flame and plain silver in stock currently. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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