I have students who shut down every day at math. When the going gets tough, they don't want to do the work or even hear me out as I work with them to complete a task or worksheet. The collaboration model is good because it shows students that they will be heard. I will listen to their needs and take them into consideration but they must listen to my needs as a teacher as well, and work to accomplish the task I am asking them to accomplish. Perhaps when sitting with students, I can have them brainstorm ways to get through the lesson, and can also give up a little control by offering them some solutions like not doing each problem. Or choosing 3 for example.
