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  Case: The Clingy Student
You are a first grade teacher and have a student that is always seeking your attention. She always asks for help although you believe she is in no need of it. She also constantly requests for you to look over her work to make sure she is doing it correctly. This is keeping you from assisting other students. How do you handle the situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Create a strategy for the student to feel like you are giving her attention yet you praise her for her independence. It is obvious that the child may be seeking extra attention because a lack of or excessive attention given at home. Speak to the student, and tell her that you want to thank her for all of her work and noticed he is doing a great job at doing her work with out much help. Encourage the student to do more of it and praise her verbally in the class to give attention that you noticing she is being more independent.
 
     
     
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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 useful because it will gradually make the student more independent, while also providing the student with the attention that they need.
Rated On: October 13, 2014 4:17 pm
Rated By: sugeLu
 
     
     
  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: I agree with this technique. You are probably right, the child may not get much attention at home.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 11:53 pm
Rated By: Haley Haines
 
     
     
  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: two thumbs up!
Rated On: October 15, 2014 10:06 pm
Rated By: Amanda KAhn
 
     
     
  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: I would use this strategy in my classroom if I was dealing with this kind of situation. I like the idea of praising the student for being independent and by doing this giving her attention while also encouraging her to work independently.
Rated On: October 16, 2014 8:29 pm
Rated By: esaSaV
 
     
     
  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: I agree with this solution and think that it would be helpful in this situation.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 8:58 pm
Rated By: taMaSe
 
     
     
  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: I would do the same if I was in this situation.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 2:15 pm
Rated By: TuBuJy
 
     
     
  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: I agree, she may need that attention from you because she isn't getting enough at home, I like your solution on encouraging her to be more independent.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:26 pm
Rated By: Angela Avery
 
     
     
  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: Great tips!
Rated On: October 19, 2014 6:03 pm
Rated By: HeMury
 
     
     
  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: Provides a solution to both the teachers and students current problem.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:52 pm
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
  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: I find this solution to be effective because it is respectful of the student and is a positive approach to the behavior.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 1:42 am
Rated By: NaGava
 
     
     
  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: This is a good way to defuse the child without over or under cruching her
Rated On: October 16, 2020 4:49 am
Rated By: yzeDuh
 
     
     
  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: I love this! Its a great way to show our students how to be independent and motivate them to do things on their own, it can also be difficult for them depending on there at home situation.
Rated On: April 1, 2022 5:52 pm
Rated By: ahuNaj