[Gaffer]

Frankly, telling the student to ‘just shut up’ should be done in a one-on-one with the student, perhaps giving him a time for just him to relate his experiences privately to the instructor, and then explaining that you (instructor) also have other obligations to the collective class that are made more difficult by the interruptions. Just a thought.

[Hulka]

Of course, and have done off-line, out of class—a couple of times.

But he will NOT stop, even interrupting other students.

Been forced to yank his leash. . .in class. It is working.

[Hulka]

Oh, and I require respectful behavior in class, call them “Mr XXXX” or “Ms XXXX” and require the same from them to me and to each other. I demand adult behavior and do not tolerate rude behavior. Civility is the expected standard of behavior.

All too often many students have never been expected to behave responsibly or in an adult manner. I do. Most get it after a class or two, some, like this guy, do not.

After a few classes most all of my students know what is acceptable behavior and adapt and actually act and speak as a mature adult.

It is a matter of expectation.