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I have a colleague at a former school that is co-teaching with a new teacher this year. This "new" teacher has been teaching for years and has been know to stir up problems. My friend has called on many occasions complained that her co-teacher is not prepared for lessons and not effectively delivering instruction. She wants to talk with her principal about the issues, but does not want to cause trouble between her and her co-teacher. She has to work with this teacher for the rest of the school term. How can she solve this problem without causing tension between her and the co-teacher?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would not talk to the principle as my first resort to try and solve the issue. She should have a conversation with the teacher directly and see how that goes. As soon as the principle is notified tensions will become high. Although if the issues are not resolved she has no other option but to seek help from the principal.
 
     
     
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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 completely.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 9:29 pm
Rated By: Qygata
 
     
     
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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 to talk to the source of the problem first before making any other decisions. If more issues arise, then it is appropriate to talk with a higher level staff member.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:20 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: I think as an adult it is the responsibility of them to try to work this out before involving the principal.
Rated On: March 3, 2016 11:46 pm
Rated By: uzebyn
 
     
     
  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. Going to the coteacher first is a great idea.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 12:52 am
Rated By: uPuneq
 
     
     
  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: Talking to the teacher first is the responsible thing to do.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 3:07 pm
Rated By: aDaWaV
 
     
     
  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: Bringing up the problem directly shows courage and will hopefully encourage the teacher to come out with their issues.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 2:12 am
Rated By: eHuPas