What would be your response in this situation?
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I would pull them to the side and ask them "what is the problem." That sounds like this person was either high, was angry, just doing that to get attention or distract you. I hope you didn't address them back the same way. I had a student to do that to me and found out he didn't know how to read and to hide this, he would disrupt the class so that I would be distracted and not call on him. That is not a good feeling.
cap him
If you don't want to be here, leave and go apply for welfare.
Do they have principals' offices in GED? If not, have him go outside and take a few deep breaths.
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Tell them to leave the room and get to the principals office. Discuss the kids approach to you with your boss. Let the parents be informed of the kids anger problem. Then if they do it again its documented about the first time and you didnt provoke him or her.
get a real job
If the venue where you teach permits it, I'd ask him if he wants to take a break, or maybe even give the class a ten minute break and try to talk the guy toward the side of the room so he can vent. Assuming there are no other issues like alcohol/drug use, mental health, etc.
Let him vent, don't try reasoning with him, don't argue. Keep your hands in your pockets or behind your back. Who knows, maybe he found out before class that he has some terrible disease.
If it happens more than once, I'd inquire about policy, i.e., can whoever administrates this class suspend or remove the disruptive guy.
i would adress the problem in confidence. lecturing him on proper behavior in front of his classmates may embarass him and lead him to not return ( and a ged is something of good use). when you do talk to him, start by asking "was something wrong the other day? if its something in my expertise, i'd be happy to help." try not to make him feel like you started the conversation simply to address his bad behavior. Just mention that next time he has a problem, you will respectfully help him as long as he respectfully adresses you. and if it continues to happen, tell him that he is in a class for adults and he can return when he wants to exhibit adult behavior.
Tell them to leave
call the head guy(principle?) or tell the person to get out
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