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  Case: Just a signature
I require every student to get a parent signature in their agenda for their homework. One students parents refuse to sign it because they believe that if their child doesn't do their homework, that is their fault. She always does her homework, but loses points because of not having a signature. What should I do?
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I would talk to the parents and explain that they main reason for the signature is to make sure the parents are keeping up with their child's education. The homework is the child's responsibility so the parents will not be in trouble for it. Taking points off is not a good idea for the students if they have homework completed.
 
     
     
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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: Agreed!
Rated On: October 14, 2017 2:16 am
Rated By: emetub
 
     
     
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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: Explaining the reason for the signature to the parents is a good idea, because they might not understand the rationale. Taking off points from homework because of something parents have not done, when you know the parent refuses, does not seem like good practice.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:50 pm
Rated By: eguPud
 
     
     
  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 agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:33 pm
Rated By: Amber Hyatt