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Case: Student Makes Up Stories
While interning in a kindergarten class, there was a student, I'll call her Rebecca, in my classroom that made up stories. My cooperating teacher would receive an angry phone call two or three times a week demanding to know why their daughter was always being picked on by other students. My cooperating teacher would go through the motions of finding out what happened, who did it, and why Rebecca never mentioned it to her or me. The most recent story Rebecca made up was that a boy from another class choked her during recess. My cooperating teacher again received a call, but this time it was the principal demanding to know what was going on because Rebecca's parents were threatening to press charges. When my cooperating teacher said she did not know anything about it, the principal came to the class and spoke with Rebecca to hear what happened. Rebecca accused boy X of doing it the previous day. Unfortunately for Rebecca, boy X moved to another city the week before and could not have done what she said. Two things: Rebecca is an only child, and she is the most intelligent student in the class. What could I do as a teacher to help Rebecca feel comfortable and want to be at school?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
resabu
Reps: 65
I think this is a situation that should not be taken lightly. The student made up such lies that got many people involved and could have gotten a student in trouble that did nothing wrong. I think this needs to be brought up in a conference with the parents, teacher, as well as the administration. The student needs to undestand how important it is to not tell a lie in this type of situation. |
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Comments: This is the best solution because it will end the problem before it turns into something more serious. If this student continues to lie, she will only get herself and others into more trouble. It is best to end it before it gets worse. |
Rated On: October 13, 2014 5:21 pm |
Rated By: sugeLu |
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Comments: This is the best soulution for this case. |
Rated On: October 16, 2014 5:09 am |
Rated By: zemyRy |
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Comments: two thumbs up! |
Rated On: October 18, 2014 2:19 pm |
Rated By: TuBuJy |
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Comments: If I were in this situation I would do just this. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:34 am |
Rated By: Jocelyn Mitchell |
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Comments: I definitely agree that this should not be taken lightly. |
Rated On: February 25, 2015 7:48 pm |
Rated By: Shannon Stephens |
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Comments: I agree with this solution |
Rated On: September 30, 2015 1:33 pm |
Rated By: Tabitha Tirado |
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Comments: You make some very good suggestions! |
Rated On: October 5, 2015 1:35 am |
Rated By: Caitlyn Bogatin |
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Comments: I agree. The student is clearly capable of making up stories that have serious allegations and consequences for other people. Their parents need to be made aware of this. |
Rated On: October 9, 2017 2:11 am |
Rated By: aLuruz |
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Comments: I find this solution to be appropriate. |
Rated On: February 25, 2018 1:36 am |
Rated By: NaGava |
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Comments: I absolutely agree with this solution. In addition, I personally this conference needs to be documented and placed in the students personal file. If this type of behavior occurs it could be damaging for another student she "cried wolf on" and having it noted in her file could help prevent another innocent student from becoming the actual victim. In addition, if she keep lying about situations I think it would be beneficial for her to meet with the guidance, and if needed they can refer her somewhere else if needed. |
Rated On: October 6, 2018 8:05 pm |
Rated By: zazyny |
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Comments: Absolutely this is not something to be taken lightly. To be telling her parents that she is being choked out is not something a child just creates it is being seen some place whether a tv show or game the student needs to be sat down with teachers and parents and told this will not be tolerated. |
Rated On: October 12, 2018 8:18 pm |
Rated By: ubeBaz |
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