Mr.Jones is concerned about one of his students, Todd, who has recently been identified as having an emotional and behavioral disorder.Which one of the following is a good strategy for Mr.Jones to use with Todd?
A)Mr.Jones avoids talking to Todd about his problems.That's what the school psychologist is for, and besides, Todd might become too reliant on Mr.Jones for emotional support.
B)Because Todd exhibits defiant behavior, Mr.Jones takes every opportunity to exert his own authority in the classroom.It's the only way he can keep control of the situation and not lose credibility with the other students.
C)To appeal to Todd's interest in trains, Mr.Jones is developing the next history unit around the building of the first transcontinental railroad.
D)In order to reduce the number of conflicts Todd gets into in the classroom, Mr.Jones encourages other students to avoid interacting with Todd any more than necessary.

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Developing a unit around one of Todd's interests is a good strategy for engaging him in the classroom and potentially reducing some of his disruptive behaviors. It shows that Mr.Jones is paying attention to Todd's interests and can help build a positive relationship between them. A and D are not good strategies as ignoring Todd's problems or isolating him from other students may exacerbate his emotional and behavioral issues. B is not a good strategy as it may aggravate Todd's defiant behavior and could lead to power struggles in the classroom.

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