223. What to Do When Students Simply Won’t Do Their Work
About this episode
Rebecca Joyner discusses strategies for dealing with students who refuse to do their work and how to reset classroom culture.
When students flat-out refuse to work, it can feel impossible to stay in control. In this episode, I tackle what you can actually do when encouragement isn’t enough and resistance takes over. Instead of focusing on controlling students, I share the three levers you can control (clear expectations, consistent reinforcement, and meaningful follow-through), plus how to reset your classroom culture when things go off the rails. You’ll also hear my take on maximizing in-class work time, using humo...
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