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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!)
If I were the teacher I would remind Brian that today is a new day and he is already starting it out very well. As the class period went on and I noticed that he is still staring at me with hatred in his eye, I would ask him to step outside with me in the hall while the other students get started on what they are doing. I would ask Brian if he would like to discuss what happend yesterday. I would also try to set up a time that we could both meet with the counselor and talk all together. I would not want to make light of the threat but I also do not want to have a student that absolutly hates me, all year long.
 
     
     
  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
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Rated On: April 18, 2013 7:03 pm
Rated By: Ashley Dellane
 
     
     
  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: This solution is respectful to the student and gives the student a chance to move forward and make positive changes.
Rated On: October 13, 2014 8:36 pm
Rated By: sugeLu