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I have a student in my classroom who has begun stealing things out of other student's desks. She has also taken pens and pads of paper from my desk. When the issues first began, she did not own up to her actions, however now she will say she did it. There does not seem to be any remorse and I have to ask her to apologize to others. What can I do to teach her that stealing is wrong and to prevent it from happening again?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Like others have said first identify why the behavior is occurring, is she trying to get attention? I would read a story about stealing to the class, talk about what can happen if you steal something at the store. Often children will fear the real consequence of their action. If the behavior persists talk to a parent, and ask if they are doing this at home, and what you can do to help solve this issue.
 
     
     
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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: Really great idea to make it into a lesson so that you are not singling out one student but still get to that student. I think it is important for the students to understand the consequences of stealing. I think it is also important to find the reason why. Good job
Rated On: October 3, 2015 10:46 pm
Rated By: puLaGu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: the student may feel like you are targeting her. There may be something going on at home for her to be stealing.
Rated On: October 13, 2015 5:05 pm
Rated By: bahete
 
     
     
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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: By explain potential future consequences of stealing to the entire class, the thief may be motivated to leave behind her bad behavior out of fear
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:26 pm
Rated By: eXyzyS
 
     
     
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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 like this solution because you gave a series of steps and solutions to the problem.
Rated On: March 2, 2019 12:54 am
Rated By: byXyha
 
     
     
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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 like this method because it does not single out the student right away.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 10:23 pm
Rated By: ynepyH