In dealing with the apathetic student it is important to know if the behavior is a learned behavior or a clinical problem. A problem that may require the assistance of a mental health professional. In doing so teachers can then work with social workers and psychologists to establish a plan. Once this plan is developed it will help this student overcome the apathy, and possible depression that is interfering with his/her academic potential. Too often the child can be labeled as lazy or even non-compliant when in reality there is far more going on within the child’s thoughts.

Motivating Disaffected And Hard To Handle Students