What Do Great Teachers Say When a Student Refuses to Cooperate or Challenges Them?

What do you say when a middle school or a high school student refuses to cooperate or challenges you (e.g., questions your decisions, questions your authority, refuses to do work, confronts you in front of the class, and demonstrates blatant disrespect). This chapter provides teacher-friendly charts with Great Teacher Language Reminders to Self, Great Teacher Language to Share with Students, Great Teacher Language to Use When Talking and Communicating with Parents, and Great Teacher Language Classroom Activities.