Mental model time:
1. Say it again
2. Say it differently
3. Improve the relationship
4. Restart at 1
5.Observe any changes
So your players aren’t listening. Review the above steps.
They might not like and respect you.
You have to get that first.
Maybe a 4R framework will help you to remember these steps:
Remind because they might not have heard you.
Reframe because what you’re saying isn’t resonating. Say it differently.
Reconnect because they might not like AND respect you.
Restart after reconnecting, because now the student may have appeared through this process.
The student isn’t always ready to learn right away. You’ll need 4R.