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Case: thinking on the spot
I teach an afterschool STEAM program at multiple schools every week. Each class we do a different project. For example this semester the theme is occupations and one of the projects was learning about Marine biologists and what they do. For the project we were to make our own plankton out of modeling clay and add to it to make it float just beneath the surface of the water like plankton does. However, I had no modeling clay in my supplies (which are packed and then delivered to be the day before I need them) so I was unprepared and had to think on the spot to change the lesson plan. I hated feeling unprepared, and the class became a lot more chaotic than when I am fully prepared for class. I confronted my boss about the lack of supplies and she said she would talk to whoever packs the materials, however, since then it has happened again. How do I go about fixing this problem?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I feel that if the supplies are being delivered to you the day before you teach the lesson, it is your responsibility to check the materials and ensure that everything you need is present. If materials are not present, you can go out and buy the materials that you need or you can change your lesson (up to you). I'm glad that you confronted your boss, if that is who is in charge of packing your materials. If they are not, then that is who you need to be confronting about the issue. |
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| Comments: I liked this solution because it is up to the teacher to make sure that she has the supplies. If the supplies don't get to you by the end of the day the day before the lesson the teacher needs to contact the necessary individuals and figure out how to go get the items or go purchase the items or make a new plan before the class starts so that the students are none the wiser. |
| Rated On: February 23, 2019 11:34 pm |
| Rated By: byXyha |
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| Comments: Yes! I feel like confronting the boss professionally is the way to go. Therefore, issues can be resolved in the future. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 3:36 pm |
| Rated By: yVevyQ |
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| Comments: Being prepared is key. If you check the box the day before, you then have time to go to your boss and say "hey, I am missing this." That way you are letting him know again, staying prepared, and putting the pressure on your boss to fix it before the next day. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 5:40 pm |
| Rated By: upehaS |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: helpful |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:00 pm |
| Rated By: yZedyR |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I like this solution because it provides the idea that we also need to take accountability for things that might not be in our control. But as teachers, things change daily and we need to adapt to it. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 11:54 pm |
| Rated By: HaVuzy |
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| Comments: I like this solution. Looking through the materials before the lesson should prevent this problem, especially if they have the materials the day before. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2019 12:10 am |
| Rated By: Joseph Scharfschwerdt |
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| Rated On: February 25, 2019 12:29 am |
| Rated By: aXugyq |
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| Comments: you solution appropriately addressed the issue. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2019 12:42 am |
| Rated By: Vunypu |
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| Comments: N/A |
| Rated On: February 25, 2019 12:55 am |
| Rated By: ZyQeHy |
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| Comments: I absolutely agree with this solution. It is always good to be prepared the day before! If things are too hectic and you find yourself needing to make something up on the spot, I find that problems like that are just all in the job. It's great to be adaptive! |
| Rated On: February 25, 2019 2:27 am |
| Rated By: ReLeve |
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| Comments: This is a great solution. When we plan lesson plans in such advance, we think we have it all together when we get our supplies taken care of the day before. Unfortunately though, this situation is much like going through the drive-thru,you should always check your take-out/supplies before leaving and running the risk of not having something your are expecting to have. I would add however, that if you end up having to change your lesson the day before such as in an instance like the students are not grasping the content like you thought they would and you need to go in depth, I would just buy the supplies and turn in your receipt. However, if there is no one that can reimburse you, I would keep a baggie of receipts to include in your tax form the following year. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2019 4:58 am |
| Rated By: Elisa Perez |
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| Comments: I agree, if you don't have the correct materials just change the activity and report it to your boss. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2019 10:22 pm |
| Rated By: LuSaNa |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree checking the supplies the night before is a good idea so you're not caught off guard. |
| Rated On: July 4, 2019 9:39 pm |
| Rated By: SeGyHu |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree that is is important to check the supplies prior to presenting the lesson so if you need to get missing supplies or change a part of the lesson you can plan that ahead of time and avoid the chaos |
| Rated On: July 7, 2019 4:49 pm |
| Rated By: agedyQ |
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| Comments: Checking the materials beforehand would be a good idea. |
| Rated On: October 7, 2019 8:01 pm |
| Rated By: Tiffany Foti |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: It is great that you brought this issue up to your boss, but it sounds like materials need to be ordered and delivered in more timely manner, rather than the day before a lesson. Planning ahead can definitely help improve classroom management. |
| Rated On: October 9, 2019 9:03 pm |
| Rated By: Keith Evans |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I think this is super helpful! Definitely their responsibility to check the supplies. |
| Rated On: October 9, 2019 10:59 pm |
| Rated By: Rochelle Young |
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| Comments: I agree the supplies need to be checked when you get them. |
| Rated On: October 11, 2019 6:11 pm |
| Rated By: Myria Coure |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution and think it would help the teacher deliver better, more prepared lessons. |
| Rated On: October 13, 2019 1:01 am |
| Rated By: yZedem |
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Comments: I agree that you mentioned that if the material is being delivered to the person the day before, then that person should be checking that all the material is there to teach the lesson.
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| Rated On: October 18, 2019 11:15 pm |
| Rated By: Amber Hyatt |
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| Comments: I like this solution until the point where you recommend buying the materials yourself. Not only will this not always be an option but, if the people that SHOULD be getting these materials catches wind of what you're doing, they might start getting lazy and start doing this (or not doing this, I guess) even more often. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2019 5:19 am |
| Rated By: Alec Muir |
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| Comments: I agree. Having the right materials is super important, but if you don't have them, it is your responsibility to get them or adjust your lesson. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2019 8:11 pm |
| Rated By: uQyvaQ |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I agree, it is your responsibility to make sure you have the tools you need for a lesson. |
| Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:30 am |
| Rated By: aLaGuv |
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| Comments: good |
| Rated On: February 23, 2020 10:47 pm |
| Rated By: ejyqeq |
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| Comments: I agree. Everything falls back on you as the teacher |
| Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:35 am |
| Rated By: yHuDav |
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| Comments: I agree |
| Rated On: October 6, 2020 4:35 pm |
| Rated By: Antonius Hadley |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 8, 2020 11:08 pm |
| Rated By: DuBuJy |
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| Comments: I partially agree. It is up to the teacher to check the materials ahead of time, but it is not the responsibility of the teacher to purchase anything that the school should be supplying. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2020 1:50 am |
| Rated By: beVuLu |
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| Comments: I agree with this suggestion! |
| Rated On: November 14, 2022 12:54 am |
| Rated By: muWyZy |
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