Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 27, 2017 3:23 pm Add to Favorites Breanna Bunnell Reps: 201 Cursing In my high school internship, I encountered many students cursing while inside of the classroom. Sometimes, even the teachers would curse. I do not believe that there is a classroom rule about this issue, and the teachers do not seem to correct students when they speak inappropriately. How should I address their language?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted March 5, 2017 3:24 am Lynn Krivoruchka Reps: 295 This is something that I would go talk to the teacher first and see why this language is excepted in the classroom and why she curses in the classroom. If she does not give you a sufficient answer then I would go to administration and bring it up to them that you do not feel comfortable about the cursing in the classroom. Votes: +39 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Jenna Herberson Reps: 200 I agree that you should first talk to the teacher.   Posted on: March 6, 2017 3:51 am Elizabeth Allen Reps: 209 I also agree that you should start with the teacher first.   Posted on: July 7, 2017 2:34 pm yLeQud Reps: 101 I agree, you should talk to the teacher first then go to the administrator if nothing is done.   Posted on: October 14, 2017 9:41 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted July 7, 2017 2:33 pm Elizabeth Allen Reps: 209 I would start first by speaking with the teacher. It would be hard to reprimand the students for cursing when their teacher participates and allows the language. A classroom is a place for learning and respect. I think creating a level of respect between the teacher and the students and you would help create a better classroom environment that doesn't use profanity. Votes: +17 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution gyGara Reps: 50 This is a good solution. It also demonstrates the culture of the classroom.   Posted on: February 24, 2019 7:13 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted February 28, 2017 12:25 pm XequMa Reps: 201 I know it is hard as an intern, but let them know it it not acceptable when they do that. If it continues to be an issue with the teacher as well, I would talk to your supervisor and see what advice they can give. I know they do not want us to be uncomfortable in our internships. Votes: +11 / -15 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Elizabeth Allen Reps: 209 I agree that speaking to the teacher is the best first course of action to take.   Posted on: July 7, 2017 2:34 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted July 6, 2017 11:14 pm Shelby Glonek Reps: 113 I would first start, by asking the teacher if there are any rules or if they simply do not wish to implement any. If there are no rules, I would most likely take it upon myself to correct students when speaking out if it made me feel uncomfortable. There may not be any rules in place but you are still the authority figure when it comes to the students and there is no reason you should ever feel any disrespect. If the students do not wish to follow your rules I would then go to administration with the issue and try to make sure there are proper guidelines that every teacher/student is aware of going forward. Votes: +10 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution yJuhuv Reps: 100 If I were in this situation, I would do this.   Posted on: October 14, 2018 10:47 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 9, 2017 2:18 am useZyt Reps: 207 I would suggest you talk to your university supervisor on the subject. If the teacher is doing it then they are clearly not setting a good example for their students, therefore the students think it is okay. In my opinion I would suggest that you have appropriate language, and remind the students that they should too. Votes: +6 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted July 7, 2017 3:03 am MeRepe Reps: 200 It's good to touch base with the teacher because some are more lenient about that. If you personally do not like it you should let the teacher know. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted July 10, 2017 3:12 am Yeilin Ramirez Reps: 200 I would begin with the teacher since they are the example of the classroom. Once the teacher does not curse and classroom rules are set, the students should follow. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted October 4, 2017 12:33 am sazaXa Reps: 200 This is something I would address with the teacher first as to why they swear with the students as well as allowing it in their classroom. It seems like to me that if the teacher is swearing, this opens the door for students to swear also. However, I believe as they reach adulthood, if they are not swearing AT you and it is not getting in the way of learning, it might be something to let go of. Often times, we make a big deal of an issue and lose our students in other ways. You have to ask if it is worth it. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 3, 2017 10:38 pm yheGeS Reps: 200 If the teacher is curing, then why is he or she going to care if the students do? Or students then think it's okay to curse, especially if the teacher is doing so. I think it is totally uncalled for and that everyone should respect one another. There are some students who do not curse nor like it when other do, so I would say no, and that everyone should consider everyone in the classroom. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted October 3, 2017 11:51 pm aNaMeJ Reps: 201 As a student, I don't feel it's your job to report or bring up the situation. You could talk to your teacher in charge of your internship to discuss the matter. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted October 8, 2017 11:03 pm eBenyL Reps: 101 I would explain to the students in a friendly manner why it isn't good to curse in a setting like a classroom and how foul language isn't tolerated in the workplace and professional settings Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted February 25, 2018 6:00 am qunumy Reps: 201 Bedore taking actions into your own hands I would discuss with the teacher their procedure to handle the language. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 8, 2017 1:43 am yZanaJ Reps: 202 I think if you are offended by it you should let the students know that! Even though the adult in the room does it you still have a say in what you will or will not tolerate while your ears hear it. So I would very nicely let them know to please not talk with that language because it is disrespectful to you. Maybe even a lesson on how they want people to see them. I am sure they do not really want people to see them as dirty mouth kid who is disrespectful. Votes: +2 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted July 5, 2017 9:18 pm ynaHah Reps: 100 Its hard to punish the students when the teacher is using this language. So first the teacher needs to understand that. Then work on getting the students to stop. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted October 3, 2017 11:20 pm yneLaH Reps: 202 I would explain that although it happens in the school and teachers sometimes even cuss, that it is not acceptable in your classroom as your classroom is an academic environment. Unless being read in literature, these words are not allowed and will have serious consequences. Explain to students this is your rule on the first day of class, and abide by it throughout the semester, disciplining as necessary. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted October 9, 2017 1:16 am vugage Reps: 201 I would for sure talk with the teacher first. I would also be sure to NEVER use that kind of language. People can pick up on body language as well. If you act uninterested when they start using that language they will notice. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted February 20, 2018 10:17 pm zevuBa Reps: 200 I would definitely first ask my supervisor and let them know about this issue to see what is the correct form of action to take before you decide to take action in their own hands. Also it is always good to know what the specific policies are for the school you are interning at says about language. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted February 25, 2018 9:04 pm JytuTe Reps: 102 The school should have a rule in the code of conduct about using profanity for the students and the teachers. I would speak with my CT and make them aware of the situation and then speak to my supervisor if the issue continues. This is not acceptable from the students or teachers. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted February 25, 2018 10:28 pm qeguve Reps: 200 A solution could be to talk to the teacher and ask them if there could be a rule made for this inappropriate language. Then to enforce the rule / consequences for the times that the students curse. Students do not need to be using this language within the classroom. Student could also be told "we do not use that language in this classroom". Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 20 Posted July 8, 2018 1:31 pm ehaJaT Reps: 202 First, I would ask the teacher about the school climate and if this language is accepted throughout the entire school. I would ask what rules are in place about cursing. If there was ever things said (curse words) in my presence that were offensive, I would for sure take the opportunity to be honest with the student in how the language made me feel and hw others may interpret it. I would offer a solution to the student and an explanation of why it would be more wise and affective to use different language. I would stay calm and assertive in that I do not want to be made feeling this way again by the student and their language and I will ask they do not do it again. I will not threaten them with punishment. If the behavior does not change I will go forward with having the student punished in whatever way seems fit in the situation and time. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 21 Posted October 3, 2018 12:58 am uDyJeZ Reps: 203 It sounds like language should be added to the classroom rules and discussed. This way students will be reminded that foul language is not permitted in class. If students continue to use bad language, the teacher should address this quickly. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 22 Posted October 6, 2018 2:42 am qedeDe Reps: 206 Discuss with your CT and communicate any of your misgivings. Definitely analyze the class as a whole. Apart from language, are students respectful? Engaged? Overall pick your battles, but maybe implement a swear jar or reward system. Something to get students to understand it isn't really acceptable. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 23 Posted October 7, 2018 3:17 pm RaZyma Reps: 201 I would discuss this with the cooperating teacher and collaborate to come up with possible solutions to correct the behavior. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 24 Posted October 8, 2017 1:25 am pujyvu Reps: 100 I would pull them aside separately and then tell them that their parents will be contacted next time you here it. I would also address this in front of the entire class and make it known it will not be tolerated. You should also talk to the teacher about this and ask what the school policy for cursing is. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 25 Posted March 6, 2017 2:04 am beTyze Reps: 211 Cursing sometimes just happens however you can deduct points. Votes: +1 / -12 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution yJuhuv Reps: 100 I would never do this. This is wrong.   Posted on: October 14, 2018 10:44 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 26 Posted October 15, 2018 3:50 am yHuDeV Reps: 109 You cant really set the standards for another classroom but you can for yours. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 27 Posted October 9, 2019 5:00 pm Taylor Smith Reps: 105 i would remind the teacher it isnt very professional and remind the students that even if it is not a classroom rule it is a school wide rule Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 28 Posted October 12, 2019 1:21 am BuDuRe Reps: 102 Cursing should never be tolerated or considered respectful in the school setting. However, as an intern the options are limited regarding what the intern can do in these types of situations. I would express my concerns to the teacher. I would definitely confide in my supervisor about the issue and see if they might be able to talk to the schools administration about the issue. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 29 Posted February 20, 2020 12:33 am RamaJe Reps: 202 This is something that you can sit down and have a conversation with the CT. Express your concerns and see how they react to your concerns. Unfortunately, this is not your classroom so you are not really allowed to change the rules or change the way that students talk in the classroom. You can let students know when you are talking to them that you do not appreciate them cursing around you. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 30 Posted October 19, 2020 3:11 am aQyXyJ Reps: 105 Implement some type of reward system. If they curse, there should be consequences. Talk to the teachers also that may be setting the example that it is okay to talk that way in school. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 31 Posted February 25, 2021 6:59 pm uqebed Reps: 100 The first thing I would do is speak with the teacher regarding this subject matter and hopefully together a plan can be developed to improve this exhibited behaviors by the students. There should definitely be a rule or procedure in place for appropriate/inappropriate language in the classroom. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 32 Posted October 15, 2017 9:29 pm qyZeqa Reps: 101 This should not be aloud and should be taken to the principal. Votes: +0 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.