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  Case: Acceptable Behavior is Not What it Used to Be
Mr. Franklin is an old school style teacher who prioritizes student discipline and classroom control. In his class, students are very well behaved because he has almost total control. During unstructured time, Mr. Franklin has a hard time accepting certain behaviors that are simply allowed to pass by in today's school. Other teachers and the administration at Mr. Franklin's school are much more tolerant and lenient of typical rambunctious middle school behaviors. How should Mr. Franklin deal with the changing disciplinary expectation in today's schools?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
As an old-school teacher who is typically in control, Mr. Franklin most likely has a traditional teacher-centered classroom. Going from that to a student-centered classroom, which comes with some noise or "life" will take time. Mr. Franklin first should start with some partner activities where he can establish expectations for students and adjust his own noise tolerance level. Eventually, Mr. Franklin can work up small groups once students shown understanding of his expectations, which may include a certain noise level of talking but certainly not yelling or throwing things.
 
     
     
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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 solution sounds very effective and promising. The teacher can take small step to change his classroom management, yet still feel like he maintains control over disciplinary problems in his classroom.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 1:09 am
Rated By: geSuNy
 
     
     
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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: Adapting to a student-centered class style would be good and he could adjust his rules to focus on them.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 4:10 pm
Rated By: eVaVeH
 
     
     
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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 good solution because it gives Mr. Franklin a chance to get used the new style of teaching and the students will know his expectation.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 8:57 pm
Rated By: yZanaJ
 
     
     
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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 good solution.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 4:38 pm
Rated By: usaWaZ
 
     
     
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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 think that beginning the concept of partner work or group work is a great way for Mr. Franklin to allow free flow in his classroom while at the same time maintain control.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 5:51 pm
Rated By: Hedese
 
     
     
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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: VERY useful solution - gives the teacher his structure while still opening up the chance for students to feel more involved in their learning.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 7:33 pm
Rated By: eMuHub
 
     
     
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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 think this is a good idea.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:50 pm
Rated By: Jessica Sorensen
 
     
     
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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 agree that implementing newer strategies to make his classroom more child friendly while still implmeneting parts of what he feels are important classroom rules would be the best course of action.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:22 am
Rated By: tygaBu
 
     
     
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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 to the issue.
Rated On: February 24, 2016 12:14 am
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
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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: These are some great solutions! I think this would be beneficial for Mr. Franklin and his students. Great post.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 10:36 pm
Rated By: Melissa Dison
 
     
     
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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: Adaptability is important in any teacher. Mr. Franklin doesn't have to accept everything, some things that are tolerated aren't necessarily good. However, I like the idea of working towards bigger groups and taking it step by step.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 11:43 pm
Rated By: teVaGu
 
     
     
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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 agree, thank you for sharing.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 2:37 am
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: It is important he get to know the students to understand them.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 2:19 am
Rated By: yneLaH
 
     
     
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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 agree i think that starting out slow and introducing small collaborative groups to get used to an acceptable noise level and work from there.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 4:04 am
Rated By: ZeSuQy
 
     
     
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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 idea I would handle this situation the same way!
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:19 pm
Rated By: ymuBub
 
     
     
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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 agree
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:58 am
Rated By: PeMuQa
 
     
     
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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!
Rated On: February 26, 2018 1:13 am
Rated By: detyny
 
     
     
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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 seems like an effective solution because it addresses the problem directly.
Rated On: October 11, 2018 12:57 am
Rated By: byRyLe
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this plan of action. It will not be easy for the teacher to implement, but it is necessary.
Rated On: April 15, 2022 7:04 pm
Rated By: juRuqa