Thread: Less Participation in class, More Education at Home?

It sounds to me like this child may be at the high end of the ability range. Misbehaving in class combined with evidence of learning so easily elsewhere are classic signs. Has he been tested for this?

Yes, perhaps it's a matter of being gifted. It's too bad he was laughed at, but every kid gets laughed at for something, and it's better to be laughed at for being too smart than being too dumb.

The father has evidently learned what works with his son. I agree with the others as to being gifted. Many times, one that is michievous and smart is simply bored. Do you have anything to challenge him while teaching the other students?

Sounds to me like the father has learned how to deal with the child. That is great but the child also needs to be able to work in school. If the child misbehaves in school he is taking away from the other children's time to learn. Have you talked to the dad?

I think you need to speak with the childs father. Perhaps he can work with his son to get him to pay better attention in the classroom. Even though the son is learning at home, he is still being disruptive in the classroom.

It sounds like his dad is really involved and caring and I bet if you bring this issue to his attention, he will work with you to correct it. You can also float the idea of testing his son if you think he may be gifted.

Why not employ some of the dad's methods in class to help other kinesthetic learners learn that way, too? My niece is like this. Luckily, she had a teacher who often used songs, dances and rhymes to teach all sorts of things. She's one of the best teachers I've ever seen, too. She uses all sorts of teaching styles, and the students thrive.

I think participation in class and at home are equally important. The two cannot be out of balance, with one in favor of the other. Perhaps speak with the boy's father and see if he can get the kid to have a little more confidence?

I agree with the others about speaking with the father and that the boy may be gifted. I also think you should try employing some of the methods the father uses at home in the classroom. You might be suprised at how many students catch on more quickly.