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  Case: Death of a Student's Parent
A student of mine just lost their father suddenly. They are typically very well-behaved and eager to learn. Since the passing, this student has had many outburst and is defiant. I feel bad punishing this student because I don't want to cause them any more distress. I can't continue to have this student misbehave, but I also don't want to hurt their feelings. This is a new situation for me and any help would be appreciated.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would talk to the student individually when other students are busy doing other work or are out of the classroom. I would want the student to feel safe when talking to me about the situation. I would also offer the student to talk to the school counselor if they want to talk to someone else about the situation. If the behavior continues after talking to the student I would go by the rules and procedures that are set in place.
 
     
     
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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: Great.
Rated On: October 11, 2019 12:13 pm
Rated By: eVuZuR
 
     
     
  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 important that the student feels safe and knows they can come to the teacher with any help.
Rated On: October 13, 2019 11:54 pm
Rated By: GeQapy
 
     
     
  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 like this solution. Always offer your condolences and your help. If you feel unhelpful, set them up with a guidance counselor or the districts trauma team.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 12:43 am
Rated By: uPuhuP
 
     
     
  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: First thing you should always do is check on the student emotionally.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 5:45 am
Rated By: Alec Muir
 
     
     
  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 think offering the guidance counselor is a good idea, they would know how to help the child best.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:10 am
Rated By: aLaGuv
 
     
     
  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 very hard subject to deal with but given the tragic circumstances i think this is a great solution.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:37 am
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I would get the school psychologist involved since there is a traumatic reason for the behavior. Getting to the root of the issue is the only way to solve it.
Rated On: March 13, 2020 4:33 am
Rated By: vuByda
 
     
     
  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
Rated On: April 17, 2022 3:17 am
Rated By: aNabaR