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  Case: Stalker student
A student receives an "F" on a test. He protests his grade and is adamant about your changing his grade or allowing him to re-take the exam. You stand firm on your position and tell him that there are no make-ups or extra credit. His tone becomes increasingly aggressive. He calls you, he emails you, and he waits for you after class. As a teacher, what is the best way to handle this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The first thing I would do in this situation is contact my immediate department head or administration to inform them of what I am going through. No teacher should have to put up with harassment in any way no matter who it is from.
 
     
     
  Rating
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: If I was in this situation, I wouldn't use this solution because it doesn't give me insight how to handle the situation other than just telling the administrator.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 1:35 am
Rated By: geSuNy
 
     
     
  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: Good idea
Rated On: October 18, 2015 7:39 pm
Rated By: jasyHa
 
     
     
  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 method allows the teacher to gain support without having to put up with harassment from students
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:00 pm
Rated By: eXyzyS
 
     
     
  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 your response and think it is important to immediately contact the department head or administration
Rated On: October 13, 2016 4:03 pm
Rated By: qeguve
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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: least helpful
Rated On: October 20, 2019 12:33 am
Rated By: abuPuj
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: While getting in contact with the administration is a great idea, the teacher should also talk to the student about his behavior. Maybe if he understands how his tone and actions are inappropriate, he can fix himself and find a better way to go about this situation. But, if he continues to be disrespectful and threatening, go straight to the administrators.
Rated On: November 6, 2023 10:27 pm
Rated By: yPyZuz