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  Case: Negative Nelly
A co-worker is constantly negative about everything. She never has anything positive to say. She is negative about her students, her co-workers, and her job. During collaboration time with the rest of the grade level teachers, she makes it extremely difficult for everyone to work together. What should I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I am wondering if this teacher even realizes how negative she is coming across. If not, let her know and explain the effect this is having on others around her. Set a positive example for her. When she says something negative, show her how she can turn the situation around. I used to have a saying taped to my computer, "Be positive, or be quiet!" Not only did this remind me to not think or talk negatively, it also changed my demeanor and outlook to the day and I became someone more pleasant to be around.
 
     
     
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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 suggestion
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:07 am
Rated By: uhuQyM
 
     
     
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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 with this. It is important to make the teacher aware of the effect her comments are having on the people around her.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 11:42 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: Good point.
Rated On: March 31, 2022 3:00 am
Rated By: uVeneH