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Case: Classroom teacher displaying favoritism with certain students
I am currently in an internship and am having an issue with the classroom teacher (not my CT). She displays clear favoritism with certain students and allows them to get away with everything including leaving the class without permission, using cellphones during lecture times, and giving extra time or extra credit on assignments. When I am teaching on my intern days she consistently interrupts my lessons to talk with her favorite students and then gets into arguments with the students she doesn't like or writes them referrals for exhibiting the same behavior as her favorites. How do I address this with my CT and the classroom teacher without seeming like I am trying to get her in trouble?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This is a tricky situation. I would approach the teacher as a curious pre-service teacher, looking for insight and ideas. Perhaps ask about her classroom rules by saying "I noticed that at times you allow students to use their cell phones, is there a time or subject they are allowed to do this during? How does that work?" Getting the teacher to acknowledge the rules and the lack of enforcement for some students may be the first step in the right direction. |
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Comments: I really liked your idea but you still have to be careful that the teacher doesn't feel like i'm attacking her |
Rated On: February 25, 2018 2:07 am |
Rated By: yqeQag |
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Comments: Couldn't have said it better myself! |
Rated On: February 25, 2018 7:01 am |
Rated By: epuMat |
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Comments: I like how this avoids unwanted confrontation. |
Rated On: February 25, 2018 3:01 pm |
Rated By: XuNaWa |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
Rated On: February 25, 2018 3:47 pm |
Rated By: Vunypu |
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Comments: I think this is a good idea on how to approach it. Don't directly flat out bring it up, but ask questions about it. This will make the teacher aware that you notice it. |
Rated On: February 25, 2018 7:13 pm |
Rated By: juduje |
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Comments: This seems a little back handed but seems like it is sure to get the point across in a gentle yet respectful manner. |
Rated On: February 25, 2018 8:22 pm |
Rated By: amubuS |
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Comments: Agreed, great solution. |
Rated On: February 26, 2018 2:42 am |
Rated By: QaHyWe |
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Comments: I like the thought process which is why I think that this is a good solution. |
Rated On: February 26, 2018 3:09 am |
Rated By: LyruPa |
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Comments: I think this is a very useful solution. |
Rated On: February 26, 2018 7:07 am |
Rated By: Kelsey Lutzi |
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Comments: One of the best posts on the page! Very detailed and outstanding ideas to fix the problem. |
Rated On: July 6, 2018 2:21 am |
Rated By: zeXyBy |
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Comments: I agree. |
Rated On: October 9, 2018 12:12 am |
Rated By: pagyDa |
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Comments: I like this best. It is subtle and doesn't exactly get yourself into any trouble or anything. Favoritism shouldn't be shown in the classroom and it should be called out. |
Rated On: October 12, 2018 1:55 am |
Rated By: eguQep |
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Comments: I agree this is a hard situation to deal with but I think it's okay to bring it up in conversation just kind of putting it out there. |
Rated On: October 13, 2018 6:23 pm |
Rated By: Rachel |
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Comments: I think this is a good solution. Asking in a way that seems you are trying to learn classroom management skills is a good idea. This way she knows that you are aware of the situation but she won't feel attacked. She may not even know she is doing it. |
Rated On: October 13, 2018 11:21 pm |
Rated By: byXyha |
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Comments: If I were in this scenario, I would do the exact same. |
Rated On: October 14, 2018 11:19 pm |
Rated By: MeHuZu |
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Comments: I agree that is a tricky situation, but I like your solution! |
Rated On: February 20, 2019 1:11 am |
Rated By: dyBese |
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Comments: I agree with this solution |
Rated On: February 25, 2019 2:53 am |
Rated By: yVevyQ |
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Comments: I agree, getting the teacher to notice her behavior and comment on it may have her realize it's wrong. |
Rated On: July 3, 2019 8:43 pm |
Rated By: yQebyb |
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Comments: I agree with this solution, I like how you make it a point of you observing a pattern and wanting to learn why instead of trying to call the CT out. |
Rated On: October 18, 2019 10:22 pm |
Rated By: Amber Hyatt |
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Comments: I would use this solution. |
Rated On: February 24, 2020 1:41 am |
Rated By: eVyDaL |
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Rated On: February 24, 2020 3:16 am |
Rated By: amajuj |
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Comments: I do not agree with this solution. The solution does not address the problem at hand which is favoritism. |
Rated On: March 13, 2020 12:00 am |
Rated By: vuByda |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
Rated On: October 15, 2020 9:32 pm |
Rated By: Angela Mitchell |
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Comments: I agree with this. Since you are an intern, it will be easier to approach the situation in that way. |
Rated On: October 18, 2020 12:58 pm |
Rated By: RyWaPy |
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Comments: This is exactly what I would do in this situation. |
Rated On: March 4, 2021 8:10 pm |
Rated By: Olivia Crumpacker |
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Comments: I would not want to potentially get in direct confrontation. |
Rated On: March 7, 2021 5:55 pm |
Rated By: WyJyGa |
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