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  Case: Whispers
On Mrs. Linds class a group of students were caught whispering negative and derogatory things about a new student. The group pf students was confronted by they neglected doing so. Mrs. Linds was convinced of what she heard. Another student who sits nearby overheard the whispers and told Mrs. Linds but also expressed being scared to confess in front of them because of possible bullying.
What could Mrs. Linds do in this case?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The first thing I would do is figure out who the Ringleader of the group is. Typically, in these situations there are a few negative people and others are following the behavior to be "cool" and to feel accepted. I would talk to the few persons that I believe are speaking negative and derogatory things about one of my students individually. First, I would warn about the behavior and ask for it not to continue and let them know the consequences if it does. If there behavior persists, I would start with a consequence that was focused on compassion or anti-bullying, more than likely a paper depending on the age. Most schools have an anti-bullying policy so there is a very good chance the administration would have some particular rules that I could follow as well.
 
     
     
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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 think this is a good solution, If the behavior persists then taking it to administration is the best option.
Rated On: October 5, 2018 1:15 am
Rated By: Brittany Doxsey
 
     
     
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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. There is typically one ring leader in a group and the others follow to "be cool" or to be "accepted" as you stated and if you can identify and change the actions of the ring leader it will be easier to change the actions of the rest. Also, you are correct, all schools do or should have an anti-bullying policy, which should have consequences already setup. I would also recommend that the teacher documents all incidents and conversations with those students to show that this is an on going issue for when administration and parents are involved.
Rated On: October 6, 2018 3:41 pm
Rated By: zazyny
 
     
     
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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 be careful not to single the child out however.
Rated On: October 7, 2018 9:02 pm
Rated By: SeTaBu
 
     
     
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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 think this is a very useful way to deal with whispers.
Rated On: October 11, 2018 10:54 pm
Rated By: XuBety
 
     
     
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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 that it is beneficial to consult school and county guidelines before taking specific action, as well as meeting with administration about the behavior. That said, this behavior must be stopped immediately before it continues any further, so absolutely confront the party that is perpetuating this bullying first hand, though in private, and explain the severity and consequences of their actions.
Rated On: October 13, 2018 1:37 am
Rated By: aGuraz
 
     
     
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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 really think this is a great idea!
Rated On: October 14, 2018 3:20 pm
Rated By: zuMuGe
 
     
     
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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: There is always a ringleader. Great solution.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 4:05 pm
Rated By: Brittany
 
     
     
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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: Your suggestion is reasonable for this situation and should resolve the problem.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 10:10 pm
Rated By: yJuhuv
 
     
     
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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: December 4, 2018 2:10 am
Rated By: yzysuZ
 
     
     
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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 suggestion!
Rated On: February 18, 2019 3:58 pm
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
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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: Talking with each of the suspected students who are involved in the bullying individually is important. By doing this, Mrs. Linds would be able to get the truth since she is talking with each student privately. It is important that each of the students involved receive a warning and are told about the consequence that will take place if they continue to bully the student.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 11:31 am
Rated By: PaZume
 
     
     
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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 19, 2019 6:03 pm
Rated By: aByveM
 
     
     
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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: Students will follow what others are doing to be "cool." This is the best solution.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 7:42 pm
Rated By: Tiffany Foti
 
     
     
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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: Finding the ringleader is imperative!
Rated On: February 20, 2019 9:31 pm
Rated By: Lavede
 
     
     
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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 think this is a good idea because usually the "ringleader" of the group is bossing and leading the other kids around and they may not know better because they just want to "fit in" or "be cool"
Rated On: February 21, 2019 6:40 pm
Rated By: ePegej
 
     
     
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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 think this is a good suggestion.
Rated On: February 22, 2019 7:18 pm
Rated By: uzaZuz
 
     
     
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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 is well written and an overall wonderful solution. There are anti-bullying policies in place to limit this type of behavior.
Rated On: February 22, 2019 11:55 pm
Rated By: Haley Kennedy
 
     
     
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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 is thorough and gives steps as to what to do in each step of the disciplinary process.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 2:53 am
Rated By: byXyha
 
     
     
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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. I would talk to each student individually to see why they are speaking about another student.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 3:44 pm
Rated By: Nicole Morris
 
     
     
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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 teaches them a great lesson.
Rated On: July 7, 2019 10:11 pm
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
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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, it is important to identify and address the ringleader of a misbehaving group first to limit the misbehavior.
Rated On: October 13, 2019 2:04 am
Rated By: yZedem
 
     
     
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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: Yes, always start with he ringleader. Awesome solution. I agree
Rated On: October 16, 2019 1:01 am
Rated By: uPuhuP
 
     
     
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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, this is how I would handle this situation too.
Rated On: October 18, 2019 3:07 am
Rated By: HuraHu
 
     
     
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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. Figuring out who's the group leader and then having a talk with all of the group is important.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 8:39 pm
Rated By: Mary Claire Murphy
 
     
     
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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: October 18, 2020 9:15 pm
Rated By: aqyZuR
 
     
     
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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: Having direct action to bullying is important and immediate consequences and multiple steps to their learning is a great way to ensure they will not do it again.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:42 am
Rated By: yDyVuB
 
     
     
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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 is a good solution to prevent bullying.
Rated On: March 27, 2023 8:28 pm
Rated By: eHaSaN