We all have different
personalities. Some people are more easily going but others are really
difficult to deal with. We teachers many times suffer the effects of decontrolled
behavior. I do not believe myself to be the adequate person to provide tips or
recommendations in the subject but I will try...
- First of all, we must
respect other people's personalities. Do not believe yourself with the
right to change people that is very disrespectful.
- Do not devote all your
time and effort to difficult people. Many times their intention is to call
your attention in excess.
- We love our students but
we must not let them go beyond the boundaries of respect. We must be sympathetic but firm
too.
- Try to include your students and treat them
in the same way you treat the rest of the class. Do not take revenge on them;
we must never forget that we are professionals.
- Finally, explain your students that you
understand that they may have strong personalities but make clear that you
will not allow them to be disrespectful. Ask them to respect themselves, and
their partners too.