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  Case: Cursing
In my high school internship, I encountered many students cursing while inside of the classroom. Sometimes, even the teachers would curse. I do not believe that there is a classroom rule about this issue, and the teachers do not seem to correct students when they speak inappropriately. How should I address their language?
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I think if you are offended by it you should let the students know that! Even though the adult in the room does it you still have a say in what you will or will not tolerate while your ears hear it. So I would very nicely let them know to please not talk with that language because it is disrespectful to you. Maybe even a lesson on how they want people to see them. I am sure they do not really want people to see them as dirty mouth kid who is disrespectful.
 
     
     
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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 am not sure this is the best way to go about it. High school students might not respect you if you are very tentative with the subject.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 8:08 pm
Rated By: qedeDe
 
     
     
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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: Schools have procedures in place for handling infractions ; the responses should be carefully directed by school or district policies so I'd suggest reviewing the policies and procedures to be equipped to enforce and follow them. Try not to discipline the class all at once, but rather take the divide and conquer approach and address the 'ringleader' with a consequence so the rest of the students can fall into line by observing their ringleader being disciplined and realize they don't want that for themselves.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 4:42 am
Rated By: Ramos
 
     
     
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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 suggestion!
Rated On: October 11, 2018 4:11 pm
Rated By: ypaseR
 
     
     
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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 letting students know that you are "offended" is the right way to go.
Rated On: February 25, 2019 1:33 am
Rated By: byXyha