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  Case: Teacher Being Too Friendly with Students
There is a 5th grade teacher at my school that has become very friendly with two of her students. She sits with them at lunch, brings them fast food in the mornings, and has even invited them to her son's birthday party. None of that really concerns me (I don't teach that grade), but now the students are acting out to other teachers in the building. For example, they were walking through the hallway (during class time), opened another teacher's classroom door, picked up her classroom phone and said "I'm going to call my mom." No knocking, no asking, no hello to the other teacher. They have also been overheard negatively discussing teachers and the administration with the teacher they are close with. When is enough enough? How can they be reminded that they are the students and we are the teachers? Is it my place to report this teacher to administration?
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I definitely think this is something that should be addressed. With both the teacher and the students. With the teacher, you might mention in them and encourage them to help address the disrespect that is happening with these students. If the problem is not resolved, I would recommend taking it to a mentor teacher or an Assistant Principal. I always believe it is best to deal with things person to person before going above them. That is unless something is happening that can harm the students or the teacher. Then immediately report it to administration.

I think that these students should be addressed when their disrespect is occurring most definitely. We are responsible for raising up these boys and girls and teaching them how to respect authority, their peers, and themselves. The first time, address it in a way that is loving but direct. If it occurs again, then a more stern approach should probably be taken - or they should be directed to the administration.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
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Rated On: October 17, 2015 1:09 pm
Rated By: RuZyGy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 28, 2016 4:26 am
Rated By: aTeRaz
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree!
Rated On: March 6, 2016 10:13 pm
Rated By: Allyssa Straquadine