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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.

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This is not acceptable behavior. I was taught by my professor that when you are having an issue with a student that you should use a normal tone voice and never raise your voice. A good teacher will never have to yell at their students to get them to follow their directions. You need to discuss your concerns with your co-teacher and if it continues or if you feel like there will be retaliation from her, then I would suggest bringing in the guidance or looking into your schools protocol for this situation. Good luck!
 
     
     
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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: Agreed. This is not appropriate behavior, and it needs attention. We all can be better, and sometimes we don't know that we are doing something unless someone points it out. I also think that a counselor or other objective third party could help.
Rated On: March 4, 2016 8:16 pm
Rated By: teVaGu
 
     
     
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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
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I would never do this! This is wrong
Rated On: March 2, 2017 3:55 pm
Rated By: GyNyzu
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I somewhat agree with this response. The teacher obviously thinks this is an acceptable form of discipline, and it most certainly isn't. You're right about that. However, in my opinion, administration should be the first step. It's rude and disrespectful to the students.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 12:47 am
Rated By: jyvubu
 
     
     
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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 solution.
Rated On: October 13, 2017 4:13 pm
Rated By: Lavede
 
     
     
  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: Yes, confront the teacher
Rated On: July 1, 2021 6:50 pm
Rated By: yTuWeG