223. What to Do When Students Simply Won’t Do Their Work

When students flat-out refuse to work, it can feel impossible to stay in control. In this episode, I tackle what you can actually do when encouragement isn’t enough and resistance takes over. Instead of focusing on controlling students, I share the three levers you can control (clear expectations, consistent reinforcement, and meaningful follow-through), plus how to reset your classroom culture when things go off the rails. You’ll also hear my take on maximizing in-class work time, using humor to shift energy, and protecting your own peace while holding students accountable.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode223Resources Mentioned:Podcast Episodes about Student ApathyCulture Mini-CourseShop INRS full year curriculum bundles.Complete INRS units Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: [email protected]  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students DoEpisode 156, What to Do When You Are Micromanaged By Your Admin or DistrictEpisode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science ClassroomEpisode 96, Why I Stopped Assigning Homework (and 6 Surprising Results)