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  Case: Not sitting appropriately
What do I do with a 5th grade student who is constantly out of his seat, putting his feet in the aisle, and stretching across his chair rather than sitting in it?
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I would have this student have some type of job in your classroom. This way he can be up and moving various times during the day. I also would contact the parent to see if they had any ideas or thoughts of what could help. I know this option is a bit extreme, but there are desks that have swinging foot rests in order for the students to keep their feet moving. This option might help this student, but you would need to ask your administration.
 
     
     
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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 think in this case that we need to revisit the length of the lessons, what the lessons entail and more importantly, why getting out of his seat is an acceptable activity. For this type of situation, I would not involve administration and it does not appear that a swinging foot rest is needed at this time.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 12:58 am
Rated By: Denise Lukacik
 
     
     
  Rating
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 would never do this.This is wrong.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:22 am
Rated By: Jocelyn Mitchell