STAR Module 8: Using Positive Confirmation with Students

Key InfoPotential Difficulties

Difficulties are inherent in any confrontation. Knowing what difficulties may come up allows you to prepare for them.

Potential Difficulty:
It is often very difficult for the teacher (confronter) to be clear.

Reason:         
The confronter is under stress and may not be clear-headed.

 

Potential Difficulty:
The student (receiver) may not understand what the teacher means.

Reason:         
The student being confronted has trouble hearing clearly when under stress.

 

Potential Difficulty:
The student and teacher are defensive.

Reason:         
Defensiveness is natural. It is a common and universal human reaction to confrontation.

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