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I have a student who likes to instigate arguments with other students. He will bully other students, but then when the students retaliate he gets very upset and plays the victim. I'm not sure how to handle this situation because he doesn't seem to realize that he is bringing on the bullying.
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I have had one student that followed this line of thought. I am not sure what grade level you teach, but does this student excel at any subject? If so, maybe let him know, and then allow him to buddy with a student that needs help. By giving him responsibility, he might adjust his treatment of others.
 
     
     
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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 idea, students really rise to the challenge when given extra responsibility
Rated On: October 10, 2016 2:35 am
Rated By: Candice Greene
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I am not so sure that this solution is likely to solve the problem/issue and could potentially make it worse if they do not get along with the student they are paired with and may not be interested in helping that child with the subject.They also may not get the feeling of responsibility and continue to take part in instigating to get the pleasure of being cool or whatever the reason.
Rated On: October 11, 2016 6:55 pm
Rated By: RehaGa
 
     
     
  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: I think this is helpful because sometimes students do need a friend or a task.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 1:39 am
Rated By: yneLaH
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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 Yes
Comments: I really don't think this is a good solution to the problem. Giving a bullying student a buddy who needs help is most likely going to make things worse. He might make fun of the other student or just mess around the whole time. Without talking to him first not much will change.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 8:56 pm
Rated By: uWuXyj
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments:
Rated On: October 15, 2016 9:40 pm
Rated By: Nick
 
     
     
  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 solution sounds helpful. If the instigating student felt a sense of responsibility to another student, perhaps it would also help him feel more of a sense of community.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 9:07 pm
Rated By: yJatyt
 
     
     
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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 think this would help instigating and bullying.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:47 am
Rated By: raMaba
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: While this can be helpful in maintaining positive behavior, I do not think it will solve the immediate issue of bullying.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 4:17 am
Rated By: SeQeLy
 
     
     
  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 solution is likely to help solve the problem. Communication is very important and openly talking about the problem and give the student a better understanding is key.
Rated On: October 5, 2018 3:27 am
Rated By: Elizabeth Allen