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  Case: Negative teacher
Mrs. Frank has worked for several years with Mrs. Smith. They are not only co-workers but also friends. Mrs. Smith is extremely negative with her students. She yells at her students often, and unfortunately, the students (and some parents) do not care for her at all. Mrs. Smith wonders why her students are doing so poorly. Every year she complains that she "always gets these kids". How does Mrs. Frank handle the situation? Does she talk with Mrs. Smith, an administrator, or leave well enough alone?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Mrs. Frank should first attempt to discuss these issues in a positive manner with Mrs. Smith perhaps even share some modern literature on classroom management involving teacher attitudes and expectations in regards to student performance. If this does not work, then an administrator should be consulted and an observation, impromptu, should be scheduled. This way, Mrs. Frank does not receive any negative effects from the results of the observation.
 
     
     
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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:
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:21 am
Rated By: uZaSav
 
     
     
  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 exactly this in my classroom. It's usually safe to address an issue directly and go from there than assume it will be an argument.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:51 am
Rated By: amemuW
 
     
     
  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 because if these two are friends it might help Mrs. Smith hearing some resources to help her with her students from a friend rather than an administrator. If that does not work then it is in the best interest of the students that Mrs. Frank let an administrator know of the issue and let them handle it how they see fit.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:45 pm
Rated By: yjeNus