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  Case: "bored" student
A kindergarten teacher has a student who is performing above grade level in all subjects. The student is reading on a second grade reading level. Even though the student is being challenged daily with advanced assignments. She continues to want do what she wants to do and not what her teachers ask her to do. Her mom continues to use the excuse that she is "bored" for any time that she breaks a rule or does not follow the teacher's directions. How can the teacher explain to the mom that her bad behavior has nothing to do with her being bored? It is very apparent that this child is extremely spoiled.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Since the child is reading on a second grade level, it may be beneficial to allow the student to go to second grade for reading. It may help to be in a class with older students, but it allows the parent to see that the school is doing what they can to meet the academic needs of the child. Then, if the child exhibits some of the same behaviors, there is now another teacher who can back up the statements of the homeroom kindergarten teacher.
 
     
     
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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 the best course of action for the student, teacher and the parents. Giving this student who is ahead in reading the opportunity to be around those who are on the same level and who can get challenged is a great learning opportunity. In addition, this may help the behavioral issue and if not it helps to narrow down what else could be causing this. It also gives a chance for the school to do all that they can and now it might be up to the parents.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 8:00 pm
Rated By: amemuW
 
     
     
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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 that this is a great idea.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 8:38 pm
Rated By: Brittany Green
 
     
     
  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: As a 2nd grade teacher I have seen this work by allowing a gifted student go to 3rd grade for small periods of time during the week.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 10:06 pm
Rated By: Lauren Foster
 
     
     
  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 completely. Having another teacher's view will help as well.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 10:18 pm
Rated By: puQuZu
 
     
     
  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 like this solution because it shows the parents of the child that you and the school are doing what you can to accommodate for the student. If there is still an issue then there is another teacher that can back you up with your claims.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:31 pm
Rated By: yjeNus
 
     
     
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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 agree that the child should go to 2nd grade for reading. The parent will see the school is doing their best and the child may or may not do well in the higher classroom. Socialization is a big deal and the child needs to listen and do as she is told.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:35 pm
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
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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: Agreed. This solution is useful to find out if the child is truly "bored" or she just misbehaves.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:01 pm
Rated By: Adam Sanchez
 
     
     
  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 think allowing the student in a classroom with 2nd graders is a great idea to help them have role-models to see too.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:49 pm
Rated By: JabuDu
 
     
     
  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: Understood the needs of the student and is willing to provide a solution to the problem. By using this solution it should help the student stop being "bored" in the classroom.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:06 pm
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
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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 I were I this situation I would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 2:55 am
Rated By: Jocelyn Mitchell
 
     
     
  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 a new environment may curb the students behavior and if not then you have your case
Rated On: October 21, 2014 7:08 am
Rated By: Thomas Anderson
 
     
     
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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 agree and would do this myself. Allow the child to be in a higher leveled setting.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 11:15 pm
Rated By: yVuLyR
 
     
     
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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 agree with this statement because this shows that the student is ready to try a higher level of learning. The student has achieved above grade level on the subject so by spending time to figure out if there is other higher level assignments this will keep the student interested and challenge the student.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 4:03 pm
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
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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: This is a great solution. Entertain the parents concern, then if that doesn't work you have a leg to stand on.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:00 am
Rated By: XaSaPe
 
     
     
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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 and well thought out solution.
Rated On: October 12, 2015 12:21 pm
Rated By: Natalie Taylor