Unmotivated

The student may:

Seem lackluster, sluggish, emotionally flat

Just sit in seat doing nothing when there is work to do

Express no concern about incomplete work, grades, achievement

Not care about classes, knowing subject matter, studying, tests, quizzes

Only work when teacher is hovering over them telling them what to do or pushing them

Need to be frequently reminded to stay on task and to remember assignments

Have little facial or physical affect (often looks sad and unmoved by much)

Not ask questions, volunteer, or participate

Not appear to enjoy school

Only come to school for social aspect

Have frequent absences or frequent reports of illness

Frequently skip classes or school

Not make up missing work

Fail to complete penalties

Be unconcerned about being suspended or missing school

Lack responsibility

Fail to begin or finish tasks

Not participate in pairs or groups

Have others report they are not carrying their weight or doing their part

Have an “I don’t care” or “Whatever” attitude

Not get excited or seem incentivized by rewards, encouragement, praise, etc

Be unconcerned with appearance and self care

Be hanging out with bad crowd

• • 1. Tier I Interventions

    2. Before you start, a few important points:

• • • Try multiple interventions

    • Try each intervention for a minimum of 4-weeks and over 1 intervention may be implemented at the same time.

    • Further details on each intervention is linked here.

• • 1. Assign a buddy or partner

    2. Assign a classroom job

    3. Break down assignment

    4. Break down directions

    5. Break, moving position in class

    6. Call on student frequently

    7. Call parent or positive note home

    8. Card flip

    9. Draw a picture or write in a journal

    10. Encourage interaction with a more self-confident student

    11. Engage student

    12. Explain assignment

    13. Explain directions

    14. Give choices

    15. Have a student repeat directions back

    16. Have student take frequent breaks, do an errand, or active job

    17. Ignore

    18. Listen to music

    19. More structured routine

    20. Natural consequences

    21. Praise when good attitude or involvement occur

    22. Praise when on task

    23. Proximity to students

    24. Redirection

    25. Reflection sheet

    26. Reflective listening

    27. Review classroom rules and expectations

    28. Rewards, simple reward systems, and incentives

    29. Send student on an errand

    30. Speak to student in the hallway

    31. Talk to parent

    32. Teach conflict resolution skills

    33. Teach coping skills

    34. Teach relaxation techniques

    35. Teach social skills

    36. Touch base with student

    37. Use timer