Edmund Sprunger, MSW, LCSW: Students sometimes seem to dismiss their teachers’ best attempts to help them learn. They might ignore simple directions, roll their eyes, sigh, or mention that elephants are the only animal that cannot jump. Teachers can also feel disregarded by parents, who may attempt to discredit a teacher, fail to support their children’s learning, or fault a teacher for not being motivating enough. This lecture presents ways to understand these behaviors, and useful ways to react to them—including using them as a springboard for development.