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  Case: Harsh Discipline Measures by Co-Teacher
My co-teacher resorts to harsh measures when it involves disciplining students in our class. She screams and yells all the time and the worst part is that she steps really close to their faces and yells. This approach is totally opposite to mine, I do not believe in raising my voice at all. Even during a call and response, I remind my students that I will only state my directive once. It is the students' responsibility to lower their voices in order to hear me. What bothers me is that she uses this approach even with students who have learning disabilities. Please advise as to how I can convey my thoughts without creating any discord.

Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would have a professional conversation with the teacher and convey my concerns. I believe that sometimes we simply misunderstand each other and can talk it out. I would be sure to voice my concerns and explain how you avoid such situations. I would come to a healthy agreement about what type of classroom you both want to achieve.
 
     
     
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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 great solution to help you both figure out what would be best for your class overall.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 3:36 am
Rated By: eRymaT
 
     
     
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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 definitely a situation that must be discussed.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 10:30 pm
Rated By: hepasy
 
     
     
  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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this”
Rated On: February 25, 2018 7:29 pm
Rated By: yqeQag
 
     
     
  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 would be most comfortable following this piece of advice. It almost guarantees that everyone is comfortable and that the co-teacher does not feel singled out or attacked.
Rated On: October 12, 2018 1:51 am
Rated By: eguQep
 
     
     
  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 solution. It is important to come to healthy agreement in the classroom as to not cause drama or a further disruption.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 10:39 pm
Rated By: RyWaPy
 
     
     
  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 solution, talking to the co-teacher about the issue could help solve the problem.
Rated On: April 3, 2022 1:50 am
Rated By: gupeVy