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Case: Teacher's Child Lacking Motivation
I have a teacher's child in my classroom this year. He is extremely smart and capable, however, has a very hard time getting anything done in the classroom. When I have conversations with his teacher mom, she does not seem concerned with this. If I send the work home with him, it does not get completed or returned. Our school has a strict policy on not taking away recess from students, and I have tried setting a time on his desk, walking by him and redirecting him often, and moving his desk closer to me. Nothing has worked. How can I push this child to his fullest potential and help his mother realize that he is very capable but lacks motivation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would make sure that the parent realizes that incomplete work and lack of practice learning the material will begin to affect the students grade. You need a system of consequences and rewards for this student. Give him something he wants when he does his work and a consequence when he doesn't. Make sure to pay close attention and reward him if he makes any progress toward completing his work at all. This may get things moving in the right direction for the student, when he sees that you are paying attention and recognizing his progress. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: I would do this in your situation. This gets the parents involved and disciplinary/reward system. I believe children need and want structure. |
| Rated On: June 30, 2015 10:27 pm |
| Rated By: TaPeBu |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| Comments: This is a good idea. Obviously the parent doesn't seem concerned but if it starts to affect their grade they may turn around. Even though you can't take recess away you can take free time or other things that they enjoy away from them if they don't do their work. But giving them the incentive might help motivate them. |
| Rated On: October 4, 2015 1:37 pm |
| Rated By: ubuXes |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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No
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| Comments: I'm sure the mother, being a teacher, is aware that incomplete work will affect her son's grades. I do agree that it would help motivate him if the teacher were to show that she was recognizing his progress. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 8:50 pm |
| Rated By: eVaVeH |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: This would involve the parent and help motivate the student at the same time. |
| Rated On: October 11, 2017 2:30 am |
| Rated By: JeVese |
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