DISTURBED STUDENTS: Reflective Questions

Question 3:

A student in your class does not seem to fit in with anyone. Other students seem to avoid interaction with this student. The student acts “strange” with off-the-wall comments and actions. There is no information from Disability & Access Center regarding this student. At times you have noted scratches or cuts on the student’s arms.

What is your response?

What action, if any, should you take?
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If there is no immediate threat, speak with the student privately:

Instructor: "Jake, I am worried about you. When you say things like (cite examples) and act (cite examples), you disrupt the class. I've also noticed scratches or cuts on your arm and I am not sure you are aware that some of what you say and do is