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I know a teacher that has a student who constantly goes into the restroom when a subject they do not like it being taught. The student gets up without permission and will lock themself in the restroom for 30 minutes (about the length of the lesson). When the teacher has talked to him about this the student will say that he has to go and that it is an emergency. But this emergency will happen everyday during social studies, so it usually occurs around the same time. How would you handle this situation?
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I would first start by meeting with the student on a one-on-one basis to discuss the situation. I would tell the student that you recognize the pattern so you have arranged for him or her to use the bathroom before you start your lesson to minimize distraction and enhance learning in our community. If the problem persists, I would reach out to the parents during the next available mini-break and let them know what is going on. They can tell you if their student has an important issue regarding their bladder. If the parent tells you that there is no reason for their child to continue going to the bathroom, you can tell the student you contacted their parents and there is no reason for them to get up. After that, you need to strictly enforce behavior such as giving the student extra homework regarding SS since they missed the content. If they don't do it, I am certain their parents will get involved after seeing an F on their progress report.
 
     
     
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Rated On: February 12, 2013 6:20 pm
Rated By: vaLury
 
     
     
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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
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Rated On: February 25, 2013 7:51 pm
Rated By: eMypur
 
     
     
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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
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Rated On: February 28, 2013 10:48 pm
Rated By: hujupu
 
     
     
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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
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Rated On: March 2, 2013 2:42 pm
Rated By: emaLeP
 
     
     
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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 solution as it addresses the missed work and attempts to correct the pattern with the additional bathroom break. This also provides opportunity for the student to address any other issues.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:13 am
Rated By: WeGuQy