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  Case: That is against the Bible
During independent reading time one of the students was reading the book Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda. A few of my students began to whisper and point. Later the students went up to the student that was reading the book and stated that God is going to put you in hell for reading those books and you are probably gay. They walked away and the student was very upset.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would explain that the Bible also teaches you to love everyone, and that it isn't our place to judge. Teach the golden rule, and send home a letter to the parents explaining how hurtful and out of line the students behavior was.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't think the teacher should engage in anything relating to talking about what the bible teaches, just that bullying and discrimination is wrong.
Rated On: March 5, 2021 9:48 pm
Rated By: juRuqa
 
     
     
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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 do not think this is the best solution because it refers to the teachings of the bible which is not allowed in the schools. To get around this you can tell the class that others have different beliefs and ways of thinking but that everyone is able to think for themselves. I also do not think that sending a letter to the parents is a good idea because the student was speaking their beliefs and sending a bad letter home could result in a complaint from the parents.
Rated On: September 29, 2021 1:21 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: I love your advice. A letter home would allow the parent to address the behavior, not the content. It is the behavior that is what you find acceptable.
Rated On: April 11, 2022 6:28 pm
Rated By: ePaXej
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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 Yes
Comments: I do not think this would solve the original problem and that the teacher should remain neutral on the situation and not go one side towards the bible even if what you are responding with is with good intentions.
Rated On: February 23, 2023 1:17 pm
Rated By: yraXuG