Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Risking relationships for the sake of order As a white woman, it take takes a while for some minority students to buy in to the mutual trust/respect needed in class. It has taken first semester to establish a trusting relationship with a group of African American girls in my 11th grade class. Now, we have a really great relationship, however, it seems like they are a bit too relaxed with me. They have a tendency to talk to each other at inappropriate times and often are distracting to others because of this. I've been very patient and have lightheartedly asked them to "bring it back in, girls", etc. to no avail. I have been wrestling with changing their seating arrangement to separate them all. They will be very angry about this. Do I risk it for the sake of order in the class or do I seek an alternative? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I know that this is a difficult topic to be dealt with. I think that talking to your students about the issue is a great idea. Students need to understand that classroom management is important. Expressing this to the students might help the behavior issue, and cause them to understand the importance of instruction time.                 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 like this suggestion. I think it is a good approach. Rated On: February 27, 2017 2:13 am Rated By: RehaGa