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  Case: new teacher frustration
After first semester a new teacher was given a "backup" class to teach for students who failed first semester. The class has 29 students and 2/3 of those students are the most consistent behavior issues in the ninth grade. At first, there was no support provided but administration worked it out so there could be a special education teacher in the room with her during 7th period. Unfortunately, the special ed teacher causes more disruptions than help. Administration has given very little attention to the situation since providing the extra classroom support. The regular education teacher is extremely frustrated and is considering leaving the teaching profession altogether. This regular education teacher's mentor has constantly tried encouraging her to keep pressing on and do the very best she can to make sure these students get the highest quality education possible. What can the regular education teacher do to resolve the issues with the special education teacher and turn the negative situation into a positive?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Establishing a better relationship with the special education teacher is key. If the two teachers are not in agreement, the class will certainly be divided and no one will benefit from this class. If the two teachers cannot sort out their differences, it may be necessary to bring in an administration to mediate the discussion. This added pressure may make the teachers more cooperative with one another and able to establish some common goals.
 
     
     
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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: I agree it is important to have a great working relationship with someone who is co-teaching with you on a daily basis. Great solution!
Rated On: March 15, 2015 11:54 pm
Rated By: JuNuBy
 
     
     
  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! communication is key! The two teachers should be talking to each other daily and helping each other out. This way the classroom will go smoothly.
Rated On: July 5, 2015 6:33 pm
Rated By: Brittany Duce
 
     
     
  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 with this solution.
Rated On: September 29, 2015 2:27 pm
Rated By: Tabitha Tirado
 
     
     
  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! Both teachers must be on the same page in order to have a functioning classroom.
Rated On: October 2, 2015 8:25 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
  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: This is helpful.
Rated On: February 25, 2016 7:51 pm
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
  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: Agreed, the teachers need to devise a plan to help the class together
Rated On: October 15, 2018 1:13 am
Rated By: aVugaG