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  Case: Homework Challenge
I am in a classroom as an intern, it is self-contained ESE. These students are very bright, but yet because of their disabilities they are not given any homework or things to complete at home. The issue that I am seeing is that the parents are not being trusted to accomplish something with their child at home. When I asked why they weren't given homework, I was told that it would never get done anyway. I understand where the teacher is coming from, but I feel that the students should at least learn accountability as they transition into extended graduation program even if it means getting a signature on a piece of paper. My concern, as I go into my own classroom soon is what I would do if it were my classroom? Am I seeing all the perspectives? As a new teacher, what advice would you give me?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think that as an intern you could go to an administrator and discuss the issues that you are having because it will not benefit the students when they start to transition. They must learn to do these activities outside of the classroom. I also think that you should begin thinking about how you want to structure your classroom and what you want to do with your students.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 No
Comments: Even though this solution may solve the problem I do think there is more actions to be taken that will help this matter be more respectful. Especially as a intern maybe go to other peer teachers and the administration. There definitely should not be an rapid decisions made.
Rated On: July 5, 2016 3:02 pm
Rated By: aWyVys
 
     
     
  Rating
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 think as an intern, she doesn't really have the power or authority to do anything about it. I would not do this.
Rated On: July 10, 2016 3:50 pm
Rated By: LuLyHa
 
     
     
  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: Definitely a good idea to get your ideas out there and see what teachers say so that you are more prepared after your internships.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 3:28 am
Rated By: ematen
 
     
     
  Rating
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 disagree
Rated On: October 10, 2017 3:38 pm
Rated By: aNaMeJ
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Going to the administrators isn't something that should be done because its the ESE teacher's classroom. I do believe assigning some homework is beneficial though, so keeping in mind how you want your class to be structured is a good way to help your future students.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 5:35 pm
Rated By: yneLuM
 
     
     
  Rating
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'm not sure going to administration is the right decision, as an intern it's not your class to make decisions in.
Rated On: October 13, 2017 6:56 pm
Rated By: JyGeLe
 
     
     
  Rating
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: disagree
Rated On: October 14, 2017 2:22 am
Rated By: emetub