Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Being Viewed as the Teacher I am interning in a middle school class, grades 6-7. My CT has procedures in place for a classroom management plan and for the most part it seems to be effective. The issue I am experiencing, even when I implement her procedures and expectations, is that the students don’t view me as the “teacher figure.” This is especially true in times where I am left alone with the students. I find that my CT and I have different demeanors - and I think that might play a role in how the students view us. I’m more soft spoken and don’t have a loud protected voice. How do I get the students to view me as another one of their teachers while still maintaining my softer, kinder demeanor? I don’t want to come across too harsh or unnatural sounding if I need to be more stern with the kids. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) This is an issue that takes time to adjust to, but like you said it is all about demeanor. You want to have an inviting presence in your classroom, of course, to allow the students to feel safe in this environment. However, it is extremely important to set the boundary that you are their teacher not their friend. As harsh as that sounds it is crucial to have a strong demeanor whilst allowing them to feel safe and happy in the classroom.                 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 feel this solution is best because it's important to set boundaries while still having an open demeanor. Rated On: July 2, 2019 4:03 pm Rated By: yQebyb                 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: It is all about demeanor. Rated On: October 7, 2019 8:10 pm Rated By: Tiffany Foti                 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 very helpful and it's something I struggle to remember myself. Rated On: October 11, 2019 12:31 pm Rated By: Rochelle Young                 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. Rated On: February 21, 2020 2:08 pm Rated By: Amber Hyatt                 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. I also believe that it will take a little time. Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:40 am Rated By: yJaTuH                 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: Demeanor is important Rated On: July 1, 2021 2:48 pm Rated By: yTuWeG