Students Who Make Excuses. Tough Problems: Difficult Students Doug Barrett Christia Brown Angela Griffin AndreaWarner-Czyz Our group covered the "tough topic" of difficult students, which includes a diverse population of students that pose a problem of some sort. While many aspects of annoying students deserve attention, we focused on four archetypal cases to represent the behavioral spectrum of the so-called "difficult student. " Specifically, our cases include the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Case Study: Bob shows up to class every day on time, and is apparently intelligent and well-versed in the scientific background of the class. Solutions: The common thread running through the literature about disgruntled, unhappy, angry students is this: communication.
But communication, through the use of journals, minute papers, and other student writings can give you a clue as to the cause of the student's anger. But there are solutions. McKeachie (1999) offers some more alternatives. . ยท cooperative and active learning activities. Teaching Strategies forStudents with DiverseLearning Needs. DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS IN THE CLASSROOM. TEACHING TIPS. Teaching strategies.