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  Case: Smelling of Animals and Body Order
I have a set of twins in my classroom that smell of cat urine and body order. They preform well and their parents seem to care about their academic goals. However, I am worried about their hygiene. What should I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
A possible solution would be asking students about their pet situation at home, to get a better understanding of what exactly is going. If both students are coming to school like that it could be unsafe living conditions or maybe they just play with a street cat on the way to school. First, I would better understand what is going on then I would take corrective action to fix the issue.
 
     
     
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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: Do your best to understand.
Rated On: October 7, 2019 7:52 pm
Rated By: Tiffany Foti
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it is important to know all the facts before assuming anything. These are possible scenarios, but probably unlikely. Asking questions is definitely important.
Rated On: October 9, 2019 8:53 pm
Rated By: Keith Evans
 
     
     
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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: I think this solution is extremely helpful. It's always a good idea to better understand your students home living situation in order to better meet their needs. The response brought up a good point that they may live in unsafe conditions in which case the teacher would have to report this.
Rated On: October 9, 2019 9:16 pm
Rated By: Rochelle Young
 
     
     
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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: I agree that it is important to understand the situation fully first. Just because a family is academically involved doesn't mean they are great at domestic life such as washing clothes, and keeping up with a clean house.
Rated On: October 11, 2019 12:03 am
Rated By: Myria Coure
 
     
     
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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: I agree. Always investigate for any cause before making assumptions.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 6:08 am
Rated By: Alec Muir
 
     
     
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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: I like this because it doesn't instantly start with you mentioning the smell.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:24 am
Rated By: aLaGuv
 
     
     
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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: Yes, I agree to get to the root of the problem first.
Rated On: February 18, 2020 6:50 pm
Rated By: LeDyqa
 
     
     
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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 is a good idea, I would do it in my class.
Rated On: February 22, 2020 9:47 pm
Rated By: gagySy
 
     
     
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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: good
Rated On: February 23, 2020 10:46 pm
Rated By: ejyqeq
 
     
     
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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: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:33 am
Rated By: eVyDaL
 
     
     
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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 is a good solution.
Rated On: February 28, 2021 6:37 pm
Rated By: Torii Podmokly
 
     
     
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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: Speaking to the students is a good idea, and following up with the parents if that isn't enough.
Rated On: October 28, 2021 7:27 pm
Rated By: aRaPuB
 
     
     
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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: I agree. Getting a better understanding of the issue is key before developing intervention techniques or solutions.
Rated On: November 7, 2022 11:59 pm
Rated By: etaWeW