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  Case: Co-Teacher Rapport with Students
I am used to working with co-teachers and sharing the responsibilities of the classroom. Usually my co-taught classes run smoothly and I have no problems with students respecting the co-teacher. This year, however, I have a co-teacher who has apparently already established a bad rapport with many of the students from prior years or semesters. I treat her with respect, acknowledge her commentary in class, and encourage students to go to her with questions when I am occupied elsewhere. It still seems like a battle everyday to get some of these students to come around and show her the same respect they show me. I don't know how to successfully address this situation.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Giving the co-teacher opportunities to build better rapport with students may be necessary. Would it be possible to facilitate class discussions that you and the co-teacher can participate in so they can see a more human side of the co-teacher? Finding out why the students don't like this co-teacher is also key.
 
     
     
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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
Comments: This solution is a great solution.
Rated On: March 15, 2015 8:06 pm
Rated By: yvyGyQ
 
     
     
  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 enjoyed this solution
Rated On: March 6, 2017 4:35 am
Rated By: Gapasa