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  Case: Middle School Relationships
I am currently in my 6-12 Internship. A common issue I have noticed is that many students start "dating", but then they quickly break up. This is starting to cause issues where certain students will not want to work together in their groups due to negative feelings towards each other because of a break up. I have tried changing the groups, but then another relationship arises that causes issues. I am not sure how to have the students work collaboratively without the drama. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Middle school relationships are something that can't be avoided unfortunately. I would tell students that they will need to work cooperatively with the people in their groups, regardless of what goes on outside of the class. In the real world they will need to work with people they don't like or get along with. Change up the groups and let them know that they will only need to deal with this for the class period and can move on.
 
     
     
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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: it is important for the students not to feel ashamed of a natural response to growing up.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:35 am
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
  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 that Students should learn how to work effectively together. However, if it really is an issue the students should be separated until they can learn to work collaboratively with each other.
Rated On: March 13, 2020 4:44 am
Rated By: vuByda