According to Dr. Colvin, how should limits be established with a disrespectful student?

Establishing limits with a disrespectful student can be effectively achieved by presenting expected behavior as a choice. This approach empowers students by allowing them to make decisions about their actions, which can foster a sense of responsibility and ownership over their behavior. By framing expected behaviors as choices, educators can help students understand the consequences of their actions and encourage them to consider how they want to act in certain situations. This method promotes respect and cooperation, as students are more likely to comply with expectations when they feel that they have a say in the matter.

In contrast, using loud commands may create a power struggle, which can escalate disrespectful behavior rather than mitigate it. Ignoring the student's actions can lead to a continuation of negative behavior, as it fails to address the issue and does not provide any guidance on what is acceptable. Providing no consequences for behavior can undermine the establishment of limits, as students may not understand the seriousness of their disrespectful actions without clear communication of expectations and repercussions.