Brainstorming type list as it's one of the things in the writers notebook instructions to list things a person could write about. The following list so somethings I've found in talking to people who don't teach and/or some general eduation teachers who don't seem to understand that an "I can't" is often a roadblock that needs some help and not a "stubbor child who is making a choice not to work."
Many students would prefer to look obstinate than to look like they "can't" this increases with age and includes general ed, talented/gifted kids and the special education kids. Often when talking with the student there are work-arounds to the "can't which allows the student to complete the assignment within their ability level. It takes creativity and "thinking outside the box" and not a "I'm the teacher I win/you, the student will comply or else" - the win/lose menality is not a good practice. Win/win should always be the goal.
Finding a topic that interests the kids works wonders. I just read an article about stars and how they spend money to a high school class and then they are working on budget line items for expenses. A study about anything can include a student's interest at least on some level.
Different abilities are in each classroom. Differentation is essential.
Don't assume that becuase a student can speak at grade level that the student can read/write at grade level. Converely never ever assume that a non verbal student can't understand you or can't read. Always know the ability of your students, this includes subbing. See what you can find out about a student's abilities before assuming a student is "being obstaniate" it's very likely there is a stumbling block in processing the assignment or an issue which requires differentiation.
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