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Teacher needs patience, support, self-control and self-talk.
When you have those feelings/thoughts, say to yourself talk yourself out of losing your temper
Use “I” statements, e.g.:
“I would like for you to make a choice between doing your work at your desk or at another desk” Rather than “You need to make a choice now about where you are going to do your work”
If possible, remove yourself from a tense situation before talking to the student to calm down
Always provide consequences to students in the most non-emotional state possible
Use direct eye contact unless it seems to be provoking the student
Use cues and signs, like nodding your head “yes” and “no”
If dealing with a student who is emotionally upset, matching your facial expressions to what they are saying can be helpful, for example, when talking with a student who is upset about the death of a loved one, having a solemn look or flashing a frown at appropriate times.
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