How to deal with difficult students?

We all have those students who are habitually in trouble or making trouble. Have you ever been so confused not to know what you should do with such a difficult student?

Here are some classroom management suggestions for those teachers facing problem with a trouble maker student:

1)stay in contact with parents and make sure they know what in going on.

2)place the student nearest you or stay within close proximity to him.

3)have defined student expectations.

4)Don't call out a student in front of his or her friends. Talk in private.

5)let him help you with what he's able to do.

What strategies do you use when dealing with difficult students? Share with us in comment