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  Case: Angry student
While passing out grades on a recent assignment, Evan approaches you, obviously angry about the grade he received. He feels that the grade was unfair and biased. While telling you this, his voice raises and he repeatedly hits his fist against the table between you. The rest of the class is visibly concerned. What should you do to manage this behavior?
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If the student did not respond to verbal redirection, I would ask that he move to a spot in the room to "cool off". I have a big chair in my room that I use for this purpose. The goal is to move him away from other students before physically harming someone, but also not saying anything that may feel threatening to him.
 
     
     
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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 idea, we should try to deescalate the situation first.
Rated On: November 2, 2015 3:36 am
Rated By: yvesat
 
     
     
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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 having a designated cool of spot in the classroom would be a helpful tool to solve the issue as well as prevent any similar issues in the future.
Rated On: March 3, 2016 3:02 am
Rated By: usudaX
 
     
     
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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: October 16, 2016 12:59 pm
Rated By: sazaXa
 
     
     
  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 this. IF a student is clearly getting very angry and shouting, calming down is a skill they need to know how to do, especially when they are older.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 3:11 am
Rated By: aLuruz