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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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Unfortunately you cannot force a parent to be involved with their child's education and the only thing you can do as the teacher to keep reinforcing expectations for the classroom and to invite them be active participants. However, kudos to the student who is self motivated to continue to get her work done with no support at home i would definitely reward her for the motivation i would not however deduct points off her agenda because the parents refuse to sign it. As teachers we need to be aware that sometimes parents will not or cannot help their child and we should not penalize students for something they can not control. I would make an exception for this student and continue to try to include the parents.
 
     
     
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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 would do exactly this.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:34 pm
Rated By: Amber Hyatt
 
     
     
  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: +1
Rated On: April 4, 2022 3:47 am
Rated By: uVeneH