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  Case: Parent Enjoys Projects
During a regular parent conference, the parent was informed about an up-coming science project. The parent was very excited and shared that she liked doing projects. She enjoyed using her creativity and cute ideas. I want parents to support their students by assisting with materials and guidance not completing the student's work. After all, it is not fair to the student who does not get any help at all or has limited resources. What suggestions do you have for limiting the parent's hands-on participation, yet welcoming their support otherwise?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I am currently having students complete science fair projects. In an effort to help the STUDENT complete their science fair project, I am providing them with class time to complete part of the project. This way the student will be held responsible for most of the work, and the teacher is also there to provide insight and guidance.
 
     
     
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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: Allowing some class time is a good idea.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:52 pm
Rated By: Ashley
 
     
     
  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: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. This solution would be very beneficial because it is holding the student accountable for the work they are doing in class and the teacher can be sure that they are actually doing the work.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:02 am
Rated By: SegaHu
 
     
     
  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 would do this.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:52 am
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 the idea of doing it in class to ensure that they are the ones doing the work
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:01 am
Rated By: veTyBa
 
     
     
  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: Great Idea
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:24 pm
Rated By: Sanubu
 
     
     
  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 this solution is the most helpful in this situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 7:23 pm
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
  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 No
Comments: This solves the problem of parents not helping, but discourages any parent support.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:52 pm
Rated By: Christie Gerlach
 
     
     
  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 solution to the problem.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:33 am
Rated By: Haley Haines
 
     
     
  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 No
Comments: Although this will allow you to know exactly what the student did and is capable of, this solution does not help the parent understand the difference between helping and doing the work.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 7:11 pm
Rated By: Deborah Guyton
 
     
     
  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: If time permits this is a great solution.
Rated On: February 17, 2015 6:42 pm
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
  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 is such a good idea, at least the part they are doing in school shows you that they know how to do some of the work.
Rated On: February 23, 2015 8:38 pm
Rated By: anuhag
 
     
     
  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 personally love this response because there are many parents that do not have the time or money to complete science fair projects at home. Completing the projects in class is a perfect solution. Perhaps materials can be donated at the beginning of the year. Great post!
Rated On: February 25, 2015 10:47 pm
Rated By: eQyvyT
 
     
     
  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 it is a good idea to give students time in class to work on the project, this way the teacher can be sure that they are the ones doing the work at least for that period of time, and also the teacher will be there to help with any questions or concerns a student may have. I feel as though many parents do the work for their children when they feel that their children do not understand how to do it on their own. However, if the student is confident enough to work independently on the project, it may help to keep parents from providing too much help.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 12:50 am
Rated By: Hannah Poore
 
     
     
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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: Providing class time is a great way to ensure students are doing their own work!
Rated On: October 12, 2015 1:37 am
Rated By: yHamyN
 
     
     
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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 solution. Class time to do the projects makes sure at least SOME of the project is student made.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 2:52 am
Rated By: aLuruz
 
     
     
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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 an effective way to ensure that the student participates in the project.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 12:34 am
Rated By: NaGava
 
     
     
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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
Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:42 am
Rated By: PeMuQa