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Originally Posted by atisketatasket
So I’m writing up the formal report to problem student. He was not good today (I said “no” to going over five minutes of lecture and he threw himself backwards in his chair like a toddler throwing a tantrum).
I’d like to ask his parents, jeez, did you ever introduce this kid to the notion of boundaries?
Also, Couch, what do you think of this suggestion? I brought my chair in on this just in case she could help. She’s worried he’ll turn violent (so were Info and my mother, but they’re Info and my mother). So she suggested I set it up with campus security that a couple officers come by and I be seen by the student chatting with them before class. Um? (She says she did this once and the disruptive student never returned to class.) Am I wrong to think that’s too far to go?
No, I don’t feel threatened, but if he were to make threats he’d be out of there a lot faster.
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I am really surprised this student doesn't have an accommodation plan filed with the college. From what you describe, there is no way this kid got through high school without special services of some kind . . . unless he was homeschooled (which might be). Clearly there is something going on with him; this is more than just poor behavior. This is odd behavior -- rather out of the ordinary behavior which would have gotten the attention of teachers all along the way. He doesn't sound violent; he absolutely does sound impulsive and completely lacking in social skills.
I would definitely be writing a report and requesting removal from my course if he behaviors are impeding your ability to teach and/or the ability of your other students to learn.