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  Case: Difficult mom
Mom comes to class right before class is to start. She starts to complain that her son does not have good grades in class. She has refused to email me back but then shows up at class door. She explains that her son was a football practice and that is why he cannot study and complete assessments.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think you should explain that you would be happy to discuss her child's academics but seeing as how you are about to begin teaching, you would like to schedule a meeting. I'm not sure how you explain priorities to a parent.. You may also want to show her your grade book and how you came upon the child's grade.
 
     
     
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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: October 18, 2020 7:42 pm
Rated By: Jennifer Overbey
 
     
     
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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 point!
Rated On: March 6, 2021 6:44 pm
Rated By: QaRepe
 
     
     
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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, scheduling a meeting is a good solution and you can discuss what needs to happen in order for the student to be successful in the class.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 8:57 pm
Rated By: baQabe
 
     
     
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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, showing parents the child's work is very eye opening sometimes, I would do that too!
Rated On: October 26, 2021 7:57 pm
Rated By: Colleen Buckwalter
 
     
     
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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: Let her know it is not appropriate timing
Rated On: October 29, 2021 6:10 am
Rated By: Drew Brown
 
     
     
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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 a good idea to schedule a meeting as the parent will be more open to suggestions. Trying to explain while someone is upset will not lead to productive conversation
Rated On: October 31, 2021 3:35 am
Rated By: aseTyD
 
     
     
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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: Agreed
Rated On: April 4, 2022 2:19 am
Rated By: RaMaMa
 
     
     
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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: Overall I find this solution to be the best idea to effectively diffuse the situation. It's important to develop clear boundaries with parents and this solution allows the teacher to do so.
Rated On: July 23, 2023 11:35 pm
Rated By: zyzuDy
 
     
     
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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: November 7, 2023 12:51 am
Rated By: XaJeXa