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  Case: Students of Poverty
A new teacher at Mr. Roberts school is having a hard time earning the respect of his students. The majority of the students come from poverty, and they have tendencies that demonstrate disrespect. One of those is eye contact when being talked to and another is students laughing when they are being redirected in front of their peers. Mr. Roberts knows that students of poverty respond better when being reprimanded in private and praised in public. He doesn't want to step on the new teacher's toes, but wants to help this teacher in this regard. What is the best way to do this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would have a firm classroom behavior strategy in place. I would treat all the students the same and follow through. If you let one action slip, the students will think they can walk all over you. It is also important to teach small "life lessons" and social behavior skills within your lessons. This will help with some of the unwanted behaviors.
 
     
     
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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: Good points. The beginning is the most important time of the class strategy and building respect.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 12:29 am
Rated By: uzebyn
 
     
     
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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 does not answer the question though it is helpful
Rated On: March 6, 2016 9:16 pm
Rated By: ReTepy
 
     
     
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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 is a great solution, I especially like mentioning how it is important to incorporate life lesson in the curriculum. After all, students do come to school for more than an academic education, they are forming who they are as individuals in society as well. Plus, teachers who share more than just academics with their students will build stronger relationships with their students.
Rated On: July 5, 2016 3:04 am
Rated By: aWyVys
 
     
     
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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: Class rules and routines improves classroom management and improves learning.
Rated On: October 8, 2018 3:06 pm
Rated By: uQuJyh
 
     
     
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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: Great solution. Put your foot down first. Don't let them walk all over you.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 5:12 pm
Rated By: Brittany
 
     
     
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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: Following through with a classroom behavior strategy is a good idea because teachers need to be consistent in their expectations
Rated On: February 21, 2019 5:05 pm
Rated By: ePegej
 
     
     
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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: A zero-tolerance policy must be enforced to work. This is a good start.
Rated On: November 11, 2022 9:08 pm
Rated By: nemuLy