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  Case: Cubby Buddy
A student in your class will not leave their cubby. When prompted to leave the cubby a tantrum is thrown and disrupts the whole class. The teacher is unaware on how to stop or address this situation. The students complete work in their cubby but will not sit in a regular desk. How can the teacher meet the needs of the student without appearing to have ineffective classroom management?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
To be honest, in my classroom I allow students to frequently move around as long as they are doing well in the class. My classroom is rather large, and I have both tables and desks. I assign students to desks, but if a student wants to sit at a table or on the stool I allow them to do so until it gets in the way with their instruction. In your situation, I would try to use positive reinforcement to coax the student from their cubby. I would make it something unique for them so that it really piques their interest. However, this would be strictly to help the student develop emotionally and socially. If the student is doing well regardless of where they are, and they can see what you are trying to teach I may would allow them to remain there.
 
     
     
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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 you are correct in saying that if it isn't hurting the child or class then let them sit where comfortable.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:22 pm
Rated By: Sanubu
 
     
     
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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. Positive reinforcement is a great tool. I like the other points you made as well, especially the idea that the student should be allowed to work in their cubby often as long as it isn't negatively affecting them.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:40 pm
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
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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 students tend to do better when they can move around the room
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:43 pm
Rated By: veTyBa
 
     
     
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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: All useful solutions in that situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:46 pm
Rated By: HeMury
 
     
     
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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 love that you let the students move freely. I believe this fosters creativity.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 7:06 pm
Rated By: Lauren Hill
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Yes, I get where you are coming from to avoid conflict with the student, but how can they work standing at their cubby? You could ask the student where they would like to sit or who they want to sit next to? The problem could be they don't like their seat.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:09 am
Rated By: Haley Haines
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I would never do this. This is wrong.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:50 am
Rated By: Jocelyn Mitchell
 
     
     
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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: Yes, great idea.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:54 am
Rated By: Tekla Mayotte
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This might help short term, but this student at some point has to be ready to sit at a desk when necessary.
Rated On: February 13, 2015 6:27 pm
Rated By: DeJyQy
 
     
     
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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 if it is manageable the student it fine.
Rated On: February 17, 2015 6:46 pm
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
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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 idea, students like to chose where to sit!
Rated On: July 6, 2015 1:17 am
Rated By: WuXySy
 
     
     
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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: Great solution! I know from experience it is hard for me to sit still for long periods of time so I really love this class arrangement.
Rated On: March 3, 2016 1:52 pm
Rated By: uMyQeX
 
     
     
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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: Sounds helpful.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 3:06 pm
Rated By:
 
     
     
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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 good idea because students can all get up and move around to work somewhere they are comfortable.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 6:04 pm
Rated By: JeVese
 
     
     
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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: Having the students have freedom in the classroom is awesome!
Rated On: October 15, 2017 11:53 pm
Rated By: JeBeVu
 
     
     
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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: yes! This is a great idea!
Rated On: October 13, 2022 2:49 am
Rated By: VuBytu
 
     
     
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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 some students learn and work better in different enviroments.
Rated On: October 3, 2023 5:22 pm
Rated By: aSyLyt