Jennifer Harrison
9/4/07

Today was my first day in Mrs. J’s room this year. Everyday I have the opportunity to work with each individual student as they finish up their work after lunch. As the students came marching through the door, some of their faces were somber. Apparently lunch did not go so well. One child, lets call him D, in particularly received quite a nagging. After speaking with Mrs. J, I received more information about said student. I was informed that he consistently causes trouble, refuses to follow the rules, and does his work only when he feels like it. I asked if I could make an attempt with the student, and was granted permission.

I walked up to D and kneeled right by his desk (his desk was already moved away from the rest of the class). Proceeded to ask him what had occurred at lunch. With a little prompting he had confessed that he was yelling across the cafeteria. I asked him if he thought the behavior was appropriate and if he would like it if someone were to yell in his ear. This conversation continued for a few moments more. I walked away feeling as though I got through to the student. At that time he began to do some of his class work. Time will only tell if this will work with him, it has got to be better than nagging.