Most challenging students require help in developing the priority social skills that they need to fit into, benefit from and contribute to classroom learning. As every youth worker, social worker and teacher should know from their study of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, young people need a minimum level of self-esteem. They must also be able to manage their feelings, empathise with other students and teachers, and respect their needs. They then need help to take responsibility for their activities and learning so they can share responsibility for classroom learning with their teachers.
Central role to play
Secondary teachers come into teaching primarily as subject teachers rather than to empower young people to take control of their lives. And when confronted by difficult students they tend to revert to the lion-tamer model rather than the personal developer role.
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