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  Case: Taking Advantage of Medical Needs
In my class, I have a student that is diabetic. The student is often required to drink lots of water and therefore needs to use the restroom frequently. It has become an issue though because the student uses this as a way to avoid work. The student will say that he needs to use the restroom when in reality he does not and is trying to waste time. The other day the student accumulated a total of 25 minutes in the restroom during a 60-minuet reading block. Any suggestions on how to respect the student's medical needs while still making sure he is not lying to get out of doing his work?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Maybe limit his bathroom breaks to one per period, or even one break after every 2 periods depending on how long. Also you should still hold the student accountable for finishing work in class and maybe use recess time if they don't finish. This will motivate them to not be in the bathroom so much and actually try and get their work done.
 
     
     
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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 the student is taking so long in the bathroom, just to waste time, I feel like taking their recess time for them to finish there work may help them to understand that the work needs to get done regardless of when it is done. So, if the student would rather spend his recess time finishing the work then that is when the student will finish the work.
Rated On: October 15, 2022 10:21 pm
Rated By: puBeVe
 
     
     
  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 17, 2022 12:01 am
Rated By: egamyp
 
     
     
  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: Agree you should still hold the student accountable for finishing their work.
Rated On: April 3, 2023 2:22 am
Rated By: TuVune