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  Case: Too Much Time in the Bathroom
At the school that I am interning at there is a student in one of my classes who takes excessive amounts of time in the bathroom. Sometimes, it will take this student up to 20 minutes to use the bathroom right around the corner, and come back. We are not sure whether or not the student is actually using the bathroom or just saying that he is so he does not have to participate. My CT, her assistant and I are all women, so we are unable to go into the bathroom. What should we do?
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I would contact the student's parents/guardians to make them aware of the situation and talk about any possible medical conditions the child might have. I would want to make sure that this is not a medical condition before I time the student or have them escorted to the restroom.
If the student is goofing off, I like the suggestion of waiting a few minutes then walking the halls to see what may be going on. If you find that the student is goofing off I would give them a warning. If need be, a male staff member might need to walk them to the restroom until the problem is resolved.
 
     
     
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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!
Rated On: October 9, 2016 1:30 am
Rated By: seqeJe
 
     
     
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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: Utilizing a male staff member would be effective in ensuring that the student is not goofing off inside of the restroom, since all of the teachers in his classroom are female.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 8:31 pm
Rated By: Miranda Kuhn
 
     
     
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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: It is important to contact the student's parents or guardians to check for any medical issues.
Rated On: October 9, 2016 11:00 pm
Rated By: yjeNus
 
     
     
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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: If I were in the situation, I would do that same. It is important to make sure there is not a medical issue causing the student to be in the bathroom for a long time. The student may actually need the extra time in the bathroom.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 6:06 pm
Rated By: ePymyp
 
     
     
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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 solution. This is what I would do.
Rated On: July 10, 2017 3:37 am
Rated By: jeRumu
 
     
     
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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: It is important to understand if there is a medical conditions and I agree with your solution to clear that with the parents.
Rated On: February 22, 2018 4:18 pm
Rated By: medega
 
     
     
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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. Perception is key to understanding their behavior. They could have medical issues.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:28 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: Great solution!
Rated On: February 26, 2018 1:17 am
Rated By: detyny
 
     
     
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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 solution the most just make sure you have a responsible buddy.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 11:36 pm
Rated By: Myria Coure
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Agreed. You cannot just instantly assume that the student is trying to avoid participation. If you eliminate medical reasons as the root of the problem, I would go from there.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:03 pm
Rated By: Mutyre
 
     
     
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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: Very helpful!
Rated On: February 23, 2023 1:22 pm
Rated By: yraXuG