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Case: Underachiever in a high achiever class
I have a gifted and high achiever class this year. Our county places gifted identified students in this class and uses a rubric to determine the high achievers that fill in the slots. In our school, we do not have many gifted students and even our high achievers are not true high achievers. I have a student who definitely should not be in this class. Out of all of the assignments we have had so far, he has done maybe 5% of them. I have already had 2 conferences with the parent. I have told her all of the expectations on this high achieving class before she signed the acceptance letter. I told her that her child was going to have to work very hard to be successful in this classroom and asked her if she still wanted him to stay in the class or be removed. She chose to have him stay in the class. He has not turned in the 2 last projects, does no homework, and virtually no classwork. The mom thinks I am being too hard on him because he is a 'sensitive' child but I feel like I should punish him and hold him to the same high standards as the other students. Am I wrong about this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The discription of this student does not remind me of a slower learner but an unmotivated one. Try and find out what motives this student. Make a personal connection with him and find out what his hopes and aspirations are for the future. I agree with the other posters that you should continue to hold him to the high standard that this particular class warrents, but do not give up on motivating him. If he gets nothing out of your class except a failing grade, at least you have tried to reach him while also demonstrating that there are repercussion for inactivity. |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation I would use this solution. The advise to hold the student to high standards, yet not give up on the students was very useful. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 2:13 am |
| Rated By: geSuNy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I agree with your solution. After speaking with the student and if he did not improve, then have another conference with the parent (and possibly administration) about switching the program instead of having him fail the class. |
| Rated On: March 5, 2017 3:53 pm |
| Rated By: ysyver |
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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: I agree with this and also think that they need to find something to motivate this student as some kids have the potential to soar in academic settings if they’re just enjoying the lessons and what they’re being taught via making it entertaining |
| Rated On: November 14, 2022 12:20 am |
| Rated By: muWyZy |
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