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  Case: Doesn't want to work
I intern at a high school and one student refuses to do work. He sits in the back of the class and just sits quietly or is on his phone. When the teacher tells him to do his work or tries to help him, he ignores her. Any ideas on how to help the teacher?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would pull the student aside and see if there is any issues they have they want to talk about. If it is simply a behavioral issue, tell them that they gain nothing from flunking the class. Ultimately they will likely be reacting badly to a strong show of authority, so I would suggest showing that you are their friend and care about their success regardless of the approach you take.
 
     
     
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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 agree with this his solution, the only pushback I have is the “… show that you are their friend..” I believe this is not a good idea, because it can cross the line of a teacher student relationship. Implying that the student is your friend can out the teacher is an uncomfortable situation in the future.
Rated On: April 1, 2022 6:33 am
Rated By: navupu
 
     
     
  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 think it is good to talk to the student and see what is going on. Instead of telling them they are gaining nothing I would reword it and encourage them to try.
Rated On: April 1, 2022 7:55 pm
Rated By: eSysyv
 
     
     
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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 response to this question.
Rated On: April 11, 2022 4:08 pm
Rated By: yzeDuh
 
     
     
  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: agreed
Rated On: April 11, 2022 9:24 pm
Rated By: yveDeN
 
     
     
  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 with this solution.
Rated On: October 15, 2022 12:05 am
Rated By: zeZedu