Refusal to Work
There will be times when a student(s) will not want to do his work. There are many reasons this may be the case. Therefore, as a teacher, you're first job is to determine why his or her work is not getting done. If the work is too hard, accommodate the student by providing more explanations. You could also try to incorporate more multiple intelligences to teach the student in a new way. If the work is too easy, provide the student with a more challenging assignment or have the student dig deeper into the content. The student may also be more than capable of doing the assignment, but refusing to complete it because he or she feels that it is irrelevant or not applicable to the real-world. When this is the case, think of a way the material may be used in real-life. Find examples to show the student and take time to get the student excited about the content. However, if the student simply is just refusing to do his or her work, explain that recess, lunch time, or a class activity will have to replace the time wasted. These natural consequences will hopefully help the student find the need to complete the assignment.
*Note: As much as you may try, remember that YOU CANNOT FORCE A STUDENT TO WORK. It is ultimately their choice, but how you present the materials and assignements can and will make all the difference!
*Note: As much as you may try, remember that YOU CANNOT FORCE A STUDENT TO WORK. It is ultimately their choice, but how you present the materials and assignements can and will make all the difference!