Strong Willed

I have a strong willed student. You might be thinking of a few people that would fit that category. I was thinking about how discouraging it is when this student chooses not to work, falls behind, and refuses to ask for help. I’ve tried many different things to try and get this student to engage and enjoy learning. One thing I have learned is that I need to continually find things that this student does well. I need to say uplifting words and choose not to complain about all of the wrong things this student is doing. It is a challenge not to complain. But what I have learned is that if I only focus on what is driving me crazy, that is all I think about. Yet, if I am actively looking for something, anything, that is done well I am surprised at the good things I find.