Ronald Morrish would encourage Miss Pearl to remind Joshua that the rules of behavior entail treating the teacher and peers with respect and courtesy, following directions, and doing the best that he can to learn. Miss Pearl would be encouraged to explain to Joshua that her job is to respect him and ensure that he, and other students, has a safe and productive learning environment—free from distractions and intimidation. To address Joshua’s attention-seeking behavior, Morrish would suggest that Miss Pearls acknowledge Joshua’s positive behavior, rather than explicitly focusing on the negative. In addition, it would be important for her to convey to Joshua that success does not come from attention-seeking, intimidating others, and messing around
