Secondary Science Simplified™
Secondary Science Simplified™
223. What to Do When Students Simply Won’t Do Their Work
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When students flat-out refuse to work, it can feel impossible to stay in control. In this episode, I tackle what you can actually do when encouragement isn’t enough and resistance takes over. Instead of focusing on controlling students, I share the three levers you can control (clear expectations, consistent reinforcement, and meaningful follow-through), plus how to reset your classroom culture when things go off the rails. You’ll also hear my take on maximizing in-class work time, using humor to shift energy, and protecting your own peace while holding students accountable.
➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode223
Resources Mentioned:
- Podcast Episodes about Student Apathy
- Culture Mini-Course
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- Complete INRS units
- Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.
- Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD course
- Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
- Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:
- Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students Do
- Episode 156, What to Do When You Are Micromanaged By Your Admin or District
- Episode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science Classroom
- Episode 96, Why I Stopped Assigning Homework (and 6 Surprising Results)
