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  Case: Crying in the classroom
In a kindergarten classroom, one boy cries very often. He cries upon arrival and transitioning through the morning. He does not cry during centers, but when it is time to do CVC words at the carpet or table work he cries. I feel it is a means of escape or attention but the co-teacher will baby him into compliance. What could be done?
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I have to say I was that student. I hated going to school, I had social engagement issues with peers, and I cried because I was just an emotional child. It could be for attention or it could be a complete disconnection from peers, teacher, and school altogether. The best way to know is to communicate with student and parents. This student may need more stimulation than others or involvement in his learning to help engage and keep him from getting upset or emotional. The student may not receive attention at home or may receive too much. You MUST find out the root of the problem before making assumptions!
 
     
     
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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: This solution encourages the teacher to find out the root of the problem and not make assumptions. The other solutions seemed to all assume that this child is trying to get attention. Before deciding that this is the situation, it would be important to discover what is going on for this child.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 4:15 am
Rated By: eguPud
 
     
     
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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 absolutely agree with contacting the parents to find the root of the problem.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 6:41 am
Rated By: uBybuz
 
     
     
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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: Love the perspective on this
Rated On: February 25, 2018 10:14 pm
Rated By: yTutar
 
     
     
  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 would recommend this solution in the classroom
Rated On: October 17, 2022 3:08 am
Rated By: RamaPy