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With a vast variety of researched based information to state the contrary , schools have decided to limit the recess for elementary students to 15 minutes in the district. Students and teachers continue to deal with behavior issues in the class which can greatly impact classroom instruction. I believe part of this problem lies in the lack of free time allotted for the students. They are after all children. Recess promotes team work, verbal communication, sportsmanship, exercise, and creative expression through the arts. Unfortunately, the present approach is to run students through the process of learning as if this will produce an atypical product. When children are authentic and need the time to decompress from instruction as well as converse with their peer group with limited adult influence. At least allow the students to have a full thirty minute recess. They are children not bottles of Cola.
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I agree the lessening of recess has effected the behavior negatively. The teacher could implement activities in the classroom where they move around, go outside or even just taking a break to watch a dance video when things get wild.
 
     
     
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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 agree with you that decreasing recess time is not a good option for students academically or physically. However, the idea of implementing movement is a good idea, but it should not only be used when things get wild. The students may think when they get out of hand it is a reward for them to get this wiggle time. Instead, set distinct times when they get this wiggle time.
Rated On: July 7, 2016 3:34 am
Rated By: aWyVys
 
     
     
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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. Even as a college student, I find I need time to decompress. I feel that student who have this time will have less behavior problems as they have the freedom they need to be strong achievers, make friends, and develop social skills.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 8:41 pm
Rated By: emeBuz
 
     
     
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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 that providing activities with physical activity is a great way to make up for the lost recess time.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 3:10 pm
Rated By: XuNaWa
 
     
     
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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: The idea of a dance video is a great suggestion! Especially for younger students that get antsy throughout the day.
Rated On: February 20, 2019 1:24 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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: It just needs to be more engaging for the students, like having something everyone can participate in.
Rated On: July 2, 2019 1:18 am
Rated By: pehute
 
     
     
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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: This is not helpful.
Rated On: October 18, 2019 9:30 pm
Rated By: Lauren Toner
 
     
     
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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 don’t agree that this is the right solution for the given problem.
Rated On: November 1, 2021 12:26 am
Rated By: mymaVy