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  Case: 20 minutes late, no exam for you
Brian is a student in your Monday class. He is furious that you won't let him take an exam because he showed up 20 minutes late. He throws down his textbooks, knocks over a desk, and yells at you, "This ain't over!" before storming out of the class. You report the incident to office. Through the grapevine, you hear that the student had been sent to the Counseling Center, but you don't know the results of the intervention. The next day, you are shocked to see Brian walk into class and sit down in the front row. He stares daggers at you the entire class. What do you do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In this case I would welcome Brian back into the classroom. I would not let him get a reaction from me. I would praise Brian for coming into class quietly and move on with my lesson.
 
     
     
  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:
Rated On: March 2, 2013 1:25 pm
Rated By: emaLeP
 
     
     
  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: From my experience I have seen this cause a reaction in the student to were it got them upset again and a new problem replaced the old problem. I think it would be best not to say anything to him, go on with the lesson, maybe talk to him in private about the issues the two of you have been having.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 4:32 pm
Rated By: MaByvu
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: While I agree in the basic underlying principle of this solution, two factors were not provided. How old is Brian and who is responsible for his getting to school on time and what was the outcome of the intervention. Without these two pieces of vital information, a successful solution cannot be determined.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 12:51 am
Rated By: Denise Lukacik