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Originally posted by RougeUnderoos@Apr 24 2005, 11:35 PM
From what I saw in that video -- if I was the teacher in the room I'd probably send the other kids out and then I'd sit down and watch. Unless the kid is on speed or something, that behaviour won't go on for long.
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I think this is an unworkable method. If you clear out the class room and just 'watch' every time a kid goes snakey you haven't addressed the problem at all.
Kids are smart, they would see through you in a NY minute. If you have 25 kids in a class, you would get at least 5 trying that technique, you would probably end up clearing the classroom and 'watching' at least once per week.
The result is that none of the kids would get a good education, and what are the other kids doing in the hall while you idly watch a tantrum with a bemused Cosby style grin plastered on your face. I bet they aren't going to be angelic with no supervision in the hall or wherever you marshal them.
If you show a weakness, a child will push on that to test its boundary. That behaviour cannot be tolerated for the good of the class. (and yes, handcuffs are over the line)
In fact your method is a non solution and more like 'do nothing' and hope they stop soon and don't wreck too much stuff.