WORK AVOIDANCE

Sometimes these types of students can make you feel discouraged.

Students who struggle with avoidance-of-failure behavior do little or nothing. They seem to have lost hope toward having any success.

-Cindy Jones (Bureau of Education & Research)

1. Praise and correct privately
2. Sit student in the front
3. Figure out WHY the student has this avoidance-of-failure behavior: Is it because they aren't expected to do anything at home?
4. Be passionate and creative
5. Build a strong relationship

• Teach organizational skills: (EX. Get Ready Do Done, different binder/folder colors for single subjects, notes for certain subjects in specific colors)
• Have students work in collaborative groups to produce products
• Let groups earn points for a reward at the end of the week
• Let them work on projects that they are passionate about
• Growth Mindset and the power of YET

" I love your dream. Let's work together to make it happen."

"Thanks for telling me your story. Let's see how we can turn things around for you."

"I really liked hearing from you. Can you talk to me again soon?"

"I'm on your side. I know that you are a really good kid. I am so glad that you are in my class."