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  Case: Unreachable Parent
I am dealing with a group of students who are off task and choosing to talk instead of work in class. The students have been redirected and informed that they need to stay on task and quit talking. When this does not work my first step is to contact the parents. Three of the students parents are unreachable due to phones being disconnected or wrong numbers. I don't know what I should do next.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would have a meeting with each student in that group before or after class to express that their constant talking and off task behavior is a disruption to not only their learning but the other students in the classroom. I would explain to them that there are appropriate times during class that they are allowed to talk and that when it is time to work independently then they need to get to work. I would also write a note home to notify the parents as well as send an email and ask for a conference. The final thing i would do would be to ask the office for an updated contact number because if the parents are disconnecting their numbers it is a safety issue that there is not an updated phone number on file in case of emergency. I would also reward the students when they exhibit on task behavior and do not talk unless it is time to talk. Positive reinforcement is always key.
 
     
     
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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 see an order of actions that make sense. First of all the students are the ones talking not the parents of the students, so a teacher should address the problem with the students first. I would write a note home and an email, it is more likely that parents want to get involve in the misbehavior situation. finally, it is always nice to reward (not only punish) good behavior.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 4:33 am
Rated By: tabape
 
     
     
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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: na
Rated On: October 15, 2018 2:25 am
Rated By: heJaQy
 
     
     
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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 agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:19 pm
Rated By: Amber Hyatt
 
     
     
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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: nice
Rated On: March 5, 2020 4:07 pm
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: Great solution.
Rated On: October 5, 2020 3:08 pm
Rated By: yQebyb
 
     
     
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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
Rated On: October 19, 2020 3:15 am
Rated By: edudyp
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: October 26, 2021 1:43 am
Rated By: aVuLyX