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  Case: Student Doesn't Care
I have a student in my class who doesn't seem to care about punishments or phone calls with parents. They are an issue in class; when they don't get their way, they resort to getting physical with others. I don't know how to handle them in my class. I want them to try to utilize other options, like using their words or taking a deep breath when they feel upset, but I want to know if anyone has any other suggestions.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
One approach would be to start by reaching out to the student, build that rapport with them. Are there any activities that they appear to enjoy? Compliment them on some of their abilities. Try to slowly change your perception from a punisher to someone who wants to help. Then, when the student opens up you can understand their causes of their misbehavior.

Based on what you stated--the student not caring about phone calls with their parents--could potentially suggest that there could be something a problem beyond what you see in class. Perhaps there is conflict at home. But you won’t know until you try to get close to the student.

If you still have trouble with the student, consider contacting someone in the office like a counselor, who can try to get close with the student.
 
     
     
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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 a good idea because it would have the students feel comfortable. You as a teacher will be acknowledging what they are doing correctly, while also letting them know what they can work on and improve.
Rated On: October 10, 2022 7:48 pm
Rated By: egamyp
 
     
     
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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: Easy to implement. Makes sense!
Rated On: October 10, 2022 11:23 pm
Rated By: Sophia Sunyak
 
     
     
  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 found this solution to be useful.
Rated On: October 11, 2022 7:48 pm
Rated By: gupeVy
 
     
     
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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 is a great solution to the problem. I liked how you mentioned that the student not caring for phone calls to the parents might be an indication of problems at home. When there is no discipline at home, or the parents neglect the students academics and conduct, a phone call home is no big deal to them because they know they won't have any consequences.
Rated On: October 13, 2022 5:54 pm
Rated By: Andrea
 
     
     
  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 this solution is great for this case study because it focuses on using positive language with the student.
Rated On: October 14, 2022 4:22 pm
Rated By: zeZedu
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this too! This solution is very beneficial for yourself and the student.
Rated On: October 16, 2022 10:01 pm
Rated By: VuJeTa
 
     
     
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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 would recommend this solution
Rated On: October 17, 2022 3:36 am
Rated By: RamaPy
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: All though these steps are easy to follow,and could help with the students behavioral issues, it takes a lot of time. It could take days- months even, to build enough rapport with the student. However, it's a great way to tackle the case, and hopefully help the student.
Rated On: November 12, 2022 5:09 pm
Rated By: uNaBuT
 
     
     
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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 a great solution that involves improving student relationships and comfort. If needed, the help from school administrators is important in handling a child that is outside of a teacher's capabilities.
Rated On: November 19, 2022 3:50 am
Rated By: Triston Williams
 
     
     
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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 do all the possible steps and then call the office for extra help by the Behavioral team.
Rated On: February 24, 2023 3:48 am
Rated By: Tristan
 
     
     
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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 sounds like a productive solution.
Rated On: February 26, 2023 10:05 pm
Rated By: muWyZy
 
     
     
  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: Great idea, building relationships with these kinds of students is extremely important.
Rated On: October 7, 2023 12:37 am
Rated By: bequja