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Case: Retaining Request
You are a 5th grade teacher and it is the end of the school year. A parent approaches you and requests that their child be retained. You feel that the student does not need to be retained as he has not shown any areas of difficulty in his studies. He also has received "A's" and "B's" on all his report cards and has high test scores. However, the parent claims that he is not ready to start middle school the following year. How do you deal with the situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would suggest to the parent that you have no grounds on retaining the student based on the academic records you have and show no concerns of having problems in any area. Offer to listen to the parent on what they expect the child should be showing them in order to be ready for middle school. Discuss the process and cons about retaining the student on a mental and social factors as the child gets older. Offer to have her speak with the specialist at the school to voice her concerns and also as a teacher I would speak to the guidance counselor to see what their thought may be. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: This is a great idea in order to get to the root of the probelm |
| Rated On: October 16, 2014 3:20 am |
| Rated By: PezaLe |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
No
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| Comments: While some of the suggestions offered are workable, suggesting to the parent that they have no grounds to retain their child may put them on the defensive. Also, unless the school guidance counselor or school psychologist were available, a teacher usually does not have the professional training or educational background to discuss mental and social factors in regards to grade retention. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2014 12:38 pm |
| Rated By: Denise Lukacik |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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No
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| Comments: This is not the best answer and solution for this case. If the parent is insistent on the retention administration should get involved. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 3:42 am |
| Rated By: zemyRy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I think this is a thoughtful approach and allows the parent to express their concerns. |
| Rated On: February 27, 2015 5:37 pm |
| Rated By: myNyHy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
No
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| Comments: Always have an open mind, there may be something going on at home which may indicate the reasoning for having the students stay behind |
| Rated On: October 13, 2015 5:29 pm |
| Rated By: bahete |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: This is a great solution. |
| Rated On: November 1, 2023 10:10 pm |
| Rated By: aBuQat |
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