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What is the best way to teach or reference holidays when there is a Jehovah's Witness in the class. I wouldn't want the others to hinder in activities and celebrations.
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I taught PreK several years ago, and I taught 2 students that were Jehovah's Witness. After discussing with parents what would be appropriate and what would not be, I was able to develop activities for the students to be involved in while the other students were doing holiday-centered activities.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with talking to the parents first. I would handle it this way as well.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 4:56 am
Rated By: uBybuz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: good idea keeping everyone involved and asking the parents to better understand
Rated On: March 2, 2016 9:52 pm
Rated By: daPaJa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree, this is what we do in our preschool.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 11:20 pm
Rated By: uzebyn
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with this
Rated On: March 6, 2016 1:20 am
Rated By: uPuneq
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: It is important to communicate with parents and what they want. great job
Rated On: March 6, 2016 4:59 pm
Rated By: yNesuL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.It shows respect for the parents and the students beliefs.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 4:48 am
Rated By: eRyber
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This the best solution because the students that are Jehovah witnesses can opt out to be part of the Holiday activities but they can remain in the classroom so they don't feel left out.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 7:41 pm
Rated By: Maritza
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think this a good solution, speaking with the parents is a good idea. I would try this solution.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 6:53 pm
Rated By: Brittany Doxsey
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 8:01 pm
Rated By: yTutar
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is exactly what I would do.
Rated On: October 18, 2016 8:53 pm
Rated By: Daniela
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Getting to know what is okay or not in their religion is a great way to build a relationship with your students and their families.
Rated On: October 18, 2016 11:55 pm
Rated By: Elisa Perez
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Yes, keeping the student busy is important and maybe even in another classroom or outside if possible.
Rated On: February 26, 2017 8:55 pm
Rated By: eHebah
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Talking to the parents helps the teacher understand and gain insight as to how to keep those students involved without actually celebrating the holiday with the rest of the class.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:56 pm
Rated By: aTaqyW
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: The parent will appreciate the considerations too.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 10:44 pm
Rated By: atugym
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Great solution. I don't think other students should have to miss out on holiday activities. So this would be what I would do.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 1:26 am
Rated By: QaHyWe
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I think it's a good idea to get the parents involved and to get their approval.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 2:52 am
Rated By: Hasena Kurtić
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is an excellent solution that provides comfort to both students and parents.
Rated On: July 9, 2017 12:45 am
Rated By: aByveM
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: The useful aspect of this solution is talking to the parents about what their student can and cannot be involved in.
Rated On: July 10, 2017 2:17 am
Rated By: Cali Pohlman
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Great Idea.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 4:27 pm
Rated By: Lavede
 
     
     
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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 Yes
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Comments: I think that discussing with the parents is super important, not just for Jehovah's Witnesses but also for Muslim and Jewish students who do not celebrate Christmas or Christian children who do not celebrate all of the Muslim or Jewish holidays throughout the year.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 9:20 pm
Rated By: eGabez
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Involving the parents in deciding what their children should do during that class time is a good idea.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 9:28 pm
Rated By: JyGeLe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:13 am
Rated By: PeMuQa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
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Comments: I don't agree. You as a teacher are not celebrating the holiday with that particular student, you are simply teaching about the holiday. No different then a Jehovah witness teaching about their religion and explaining why they don't celebrate.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:15 am
Rated By: TyNeby
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Couldn't have said it better myself!
Rated On: February 24, 2018 11:54 pm
Rated By: epuMat
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 25, 2018 3:54 pm
Rated By: Vunypu
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: this is a good way to include them even though they are limited in activities they can do concerning holidays
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:56 pm
Rated By: uXysej
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: i think its great to talk with the parents
Rated On: February 25, 2018 6:52 pm
Rated By: yqeQag
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: This is a good way to be respectful to all of the students in the classroom. This is a good solution.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 11:30 pm
Rated By: DuTepy
 
     
     
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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!
Rated On: October 9, 2018 1:34 am
Rated By: pagyDa
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: Connecting with the parents is a perfect way to make things clear and see whats appropriate.
Rated On: October 13, 2018 2:12 am
Rated By: Savannah Claro
 
     
     
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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 talking with the parents can bring ideas to the conversations of what students can do instead of the celebration. Let the children participate in the things they can and find something else for the things they can not participate.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 4:16 am
Rated By: tabape
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: If I were in this scenario, I would do the exact same.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 11:49 pm
Rated By: MeHuZu
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I certainly agree that parents would have the best ideas and suggestions for how to handle the discussion of holidays for their child in school. Typically, what is comfortable for the parents is what is normal for the student.
Rated On: February 20, 2019 12:04 am
Rated By: dyBese
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I agree
Rated On: February 21, 2019 1:21 am
Rated By: Lawrence Poluchowicz
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I think this solution is great and it sets boundaries before the school year.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 8:56 pm
Rated By: Myria Coure
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I would do this if I was in this situation as well.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 9:18 pm
Rated By: qaRada
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I like this solution. While you are keeping the children involved in a different activity, you are also being respectful of theirs beliefs.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 9:32 pm
Rated By: Keith Evans
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I like this solution. I'm sure the parents would agree with it and understand that holiday activities cannot simply be excluded.
Rated On: February 25, 2019 4:44 am
Rated By: Joseph Scharfschwerdt
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I feel communication with the parents on what they feel is okay would be the best solution.
Rated On: July 4, 2019 4:07 am
Rated By: yQebyb
 
     
     
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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 the best solution because they talked to the parents to discuss appropriate activities for Jehovah's Witnesses.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 3:41 pm
Rated By: yJyLep
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: While I think this solution is good, I would go a step farther. Do not seclude the students and give them a different activity on all holidays. I would do a "fall harvest" instead of a thanksgiving party, or a "winter wonderland day" instead of a Christmas party. There are also fun activities and events children can all do, like pajama day or bear day.
Rated On: October 14, 2019 1:03 am
Rated By: Samantha Rey
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I agree talking with the parents is a great idea.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 6:29 pm
Rated By: JeTeQu
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: This is a good solution, reach out to the families and get their insight about some activities that those students would enjoy doing.
Rated On: October 18, 2019 11:40 pm
Rated By: HuraHu
 
     
     
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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 was my solution, I like how you got the parents opinion on the matter. It is especially important for the parent to be involved in the situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2019 2:36 am
Rated By: maVeqy
 
     
     
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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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think this is a great idea.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 6:58 pm
Rated By: Anastasia Stampoulis
 
     
     
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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 Yes
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Comments: I agree that discussing activities with parents is respectful and could be very helpful.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 12:48 am
Rated By: LyWuLy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: YEs i like this idea. The students should still be involved in activities
Rated On: October 9, 2020 1:26 am
Rated By: JyLaVe
 
     
     
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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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: good idea
Rated On: October 18, 2020 2:46 am
Rated By: VePuWu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: This is exactly what I would do in this situation.
Rated On: March 3, 2021 2:48 pm
Rated By: Olivia Crumpacker
 
     
     
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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: Reaching out to the family is a good idea. It shows you are trying to be respectful of their beliefs.
Rated On: March 5, 2021 5:44 pm
Rated By: yqeRas
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 30, 2021 8:40 pm
Rated By: Pearl Reberkenny
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: This solution is a great example of what you can do and what worked in their classroom considering they have experienced this first hand.
Rated On: March 31, 2023 6:27 pm
Rated By: GeduVy