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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!)
You should speak to her in private and discuss your concern. You should give concrete examples of how her behavior makes you uncomfortable and contradicts what you want the environment in your classroom to be. If she persists, I would log her behavior and approach administration.
 
     
     
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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: Great idea trying to fix it together but you may need to go to the administrator.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 2:16 am
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: Aggressive behavior and yelling at students is bad for their psyche. Without being super aggressive or accusatory, one should tell the co-teacher why her behavior is detrimental for the students.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 9:15 pm
Rated By: sygaru
 
     
     
  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: This is what I would do if I was in this situation.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:00 am
Rated By: ameteV