How do you as a teacher deal with your students when they are in a bad mood during classes
For example the student experiences mood swings during class.
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I try to understand that we are humans and may face different situations in our everyday life outside of the classroom. I try to get their focus back towards the lesson.
I will be empathetic and show kindness. I will try to cheer them up with humor or change the topic of my lesson to something that will distract them.
Ask them how they’re feeling by being empathetic and understanding. We all have difficulties going on in our lives from time to time so it’s important to be kind
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Hi He could happen due to the fact we are human being. First of all No Panic! Motivation is the bestr recipe! Encouraging him or her that is only a temporary situation things change when we don't see them coming Chin up Best Regards
Acknowledge their feelings, offer support, modify the lesson and encourage communication. It is essential for teachers to show empathy, patience and understanding towards their students when they are in a bad mood. By creating a safe and supportive environment, teachers can help their students feel better and be more engaged in the lesson.
I will try to understand the problem they are facing and try to help them with it. I will also be understanding because it is not al for all humans to face different situations in life. I will also try to lighten the students moods and make them happy again.
- SamanthaCertified and friendly ESL teacher with 1year formal teaching experience ready to help you learn.
Through conversation.I will get them to speak about anything they like e.g football or food just to try lighten the mood and divert their focus.Once they look calmer we will go back to the topic of the lesson.
𝙸𝚏 𝚖𝚢.𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚗.𝚊 𝚋𝚊𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚘𝚍 , 𝚒 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚒𝚏 𝚒𝚝𝚜 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚋𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚎, 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚔 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚎/𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚓𝚘𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚖𝚘𝚘𝚍.
It depends if it's a group class or a private session If it's a group class, you can play an enjoyable game or a topic you know will cheer them up. If it's private, you can skip teaching and for just one session start talking to your student to see what is bothering them. and based on the problem, choose a solution.
I will become all ears and give them the opportunity to express themselves in English if they are willing to. If not I will let it be since there are times when people feel down and do not want to talk about it.
- John Kenmuir(AKA John Connor) Cambridge certified teacher since 1998, former IELTS speaking examiner
If it's an online class, I'll mute the other students & restrict my audio so only they can hear it; then I'll ask if there's a problem. Students don't always want to discuss what's upsetting them, so I don't force them to answer but just give them a chance. Even students who don't want to discuss their issues usually appreciate that the teacher was willing to listen. If they won't answer, I continue with the class & I'll reach out to them after class to see if they're more willing (students may feel pressured if asked about their issues in class & feel like everyone is listening, even if you tell them that no one else is listening). In brick and mortar classes, I will ask the student if I can speak to them outside of the class. The only other issue is if they're acting out and being disruptive. In online classes, I'll mute their audio; brick and mortar, I'll invite them to sit next to me (if they're children). The extra attention will often calm them down.
