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  Case: Off topic / unrelated discussions
Every time my teacher puts the students in groups they just talk about topics unrelated to the class and usually always get off topic. How can she address this problem without singling these students out?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Reinforce the good behaviors displayed within the classroom by identifying them as "great job at doing...." Do not be concerned with addressing this issue as the behavior is counterproductive and against your classroom rules. Reminders of potential consequences for violating those rules could put all students on notice...as a friendly reminder. Strategically selecting and organizing the groups could also eliminate the few that are having difficulty staying on task when together.
 
     
     
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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 the best solution for the situation. The strategical placement of students is a great idea and would be very useful for the teacher to implement and use. The reinforcement is another great tactic that can be used, this avoids any unnecessary commentary or raising of the voice that could come across as mean or strict.
Rated On: October 12, 2020 7:22 pm
Rated By: vuzuDe
 
     
     
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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: Reinforcing good behavior tends to work well with students.
Rated On: October 15, 2020 11:23 pm
Rated By: GebyXu
 
     
     
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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
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:15 pm
Rated By: jereQy
 
     
     
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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 what I would do in this situation. It addresses the task at hand and reinforces positive behaviors within the classroom.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 10:45 pm
Rated By: Santana Loar
 
     
     
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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: reinforce good behavior is an excelent idea
Rated On: October 19, 2020 3:02 am
Rated By: Vyzype
 
     
     
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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 is great! Positive reinforcement is much more effective than yelling at students all the time.
Rated On: February 27, 2021 6:41 pm
Rated By: Torii Podmokly
 
     
     
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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: Calling students out for doing a good job takes the attention off the students who are not doing well.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 1:43 am
Rated By: yDyVuB
 
     
     
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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 think that asking people to stay on task is also efficient. It's all about balance.
Rated On: July 19, 2023 5:47 pm
Rated By: puRyMe