The Nonparticipator

Behavior: Specific attitudes and actions of this child at home and/or at school.

• Isn't learning.
  
  
• Falls farther behind in class work every day.
  
  
• Displays varying degrees of boredom and indifference. These are the first signs of nonparticipation.
  
  
• Fails to bring materials to class or to turn in assignments; becomes preoccupied with other interests. These may be the first overt clues.
  
  
• By and large, just sits in class and does nothing.
  
  
• Wants attention; actually hopes for teacher attention.
  
  
• Suffers from three personal voids: safety, esteem, and self-actualization.