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With the era of COVID-19 happening, I have had students in my internship make jokes about the coronavirus. If one student coughs or sneezes, a few of the other students starts poking fun at the student saying that they have the virus and to stay away from that person. What do you do in a situation that involves a serious sickness like this?
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This situation is new to all of us and we have all had to make some big adjustments in our teachings. I think general education about the corona virus, who it affects, how it works, and why it is a serious problem may be very helpful for your students. You may also want to go over classroom rules and expectations that coincide with your schools and the districts antibullying policy.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I really like how you took it a step farther to educate the class about bullying. This is a form of bullying and it isn't acceptable behavior at any grade level. Nipping this type of poor behavior right away is very crucial to any successful classroom management plan.
Rated On: October 6, 2020 8:31 pm
Rated By: aSaByN
 
     
     
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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, discussing the seriousness of this with students and being firm on classroom rules/ expectations is important.
Rated On: October 7, 2020 12:50 am
Rated By: HuraHu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 9:07 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I agree. It is important students realize that it is a serious matter and not to be joked about, especially at the expense of their classmates. Reinforcing classroom expectations should also make it clear that teasing is not going to be tolerated.
Rated On: October 12, 2020 3:15 pm
Rated By: aVehaj
 
     
     
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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 it is important to teach them about COVID and going over rules enforces that negative reactions to coughs or sneezes are not something to joke about
Rated On: October 15, 2020 8:50 pm
Rated By: Angela Mitchell
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I would do this.
Rated On: October 17, 2020 3:16 pm
Rated By: Dyvuqa
 
     
     
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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 that this solution would be effective. Making it clear that this type of behavior is inappropriate but acknowledging and addressing that this is a difficult time and although making jokes acts as a way for us to disassociate from the issue at hand- it still is not appropriate for a learning environment.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 2:20 pm
Rated By: Mutyre
 
     
     
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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: Going over policy and reiterating the seriousness of this time is important and should correct these issues.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 12:31 am
Rated By: ezesaL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: great suggestion
Rated On: March 8, 2021 1:37 am
Rated By: QaRepe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Yes, trying to explain to students the seriousness of the virus and how many lives it has changed and ended may change their views and jokes on the topic.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 2:32 am
Rated By: yDyVuB
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: agreed
Rated On: October 4, 2021 3:45 am
Rated By: aTetuj
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I think this is the perfect solution to this problem. It teaches the students that this virus is not a joking matter and that bullying in any form is not acceptable.
Rated On: October 31, 2021 4:40 am
Rated By: uByXeh
 
     
     
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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 an appropriate way to approach the issue since it revolves around school policies.
Rated On: March 27, 2023 6:20 pm
Rated By: eHaSaN