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  Case: One of your students tells you that he is gay
One of your students tells you that he is gay. The student is crying and wants to talk to you because he is having trouble "fitting in." What would be the right action(s)?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would refer the student to the counselor.
 
     
     
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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 solution is useful, but it is also a good idea to let the student know that he is valued yourself. If he came to you with the problem, he obviously needs your support.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:04 pm
Rated By: SuGaNe
 
     
     
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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 about referring to counselor, however I see nothing wrong letting the student speak with the teacher too.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:51 pm
Rated By: JabuDu
 
     
     
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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 would lead the student to the counselor because they are better equipped to deal with touchy situations such as this.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 6:50 pm
Rated By: aNaQev
 
     
     
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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: School counselors can be a teacher's best friend.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 7:40 pm
Rated By: Jen
 
     
     
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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 would just add that you are always willing to talk, but that this is highly personal and you would feel more comfortable if he spoke with the counselor first.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 8:02 pm
Rated By: myNyHy
 
     
     
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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 suggestion, letting him speak to the consoler is a great idea and they are trained for situations like this one.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 3:24 am
Rated By: LedaQy
 
     
     
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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 this is a sensitive situation and that the teacher should suggest that the student speak with the counselor.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 6:25 am
Rated By: vuDybe
 
     
     
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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, first and for most refer the child to a counselor.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:35 am
Rated By: Tana Bill
 
     
     
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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 the counselor is trained for these matters.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:14 am
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
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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 exactly what i would do
Rated On: March 2, 2015 4:28 am
Rated By: XudaBy
 
     
     
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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 in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 2:36 pm
Rated By: seqeJe
 
     
     
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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 in this situation, I would do this.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:55 am
Rated By: eMaGeB
 
     
     
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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 would be the best reaction and response to help the struggling student.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 3:03 am
Rated By: eRymaT
 
     
     
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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 No
Comments: I agree with this solution but I would listen to the student in the mean time while setting up a meeting with the school counselor.
Rated On: February 28, 2016 5:16 am
Rated By: aTeRaz
 
     
     
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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 in this situation, I would exactly do this. Since the student trusts me, I would want to stay in the counseling session to provide comfort, but have the counselor there to assist.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 6:43 pm
Rated By: eRyber
 
     
     
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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 as the counselor is there to help students with these sorts of situations.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 5:45 pm
Rated By: nehury
 
     
     
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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: This solution is not useful because it makes the teacher seem closed off from the student and unsupportive.
As a teacher it is your duty to make your students feel comfortable and welcomed.
The student must feel comfortable enough with you to come to you about this, and giving them the cold shoulder and sending them to a counselor seems very cold-hearted and detached.
Rated On: July 10, 2017 3:01 am
Rated By: Cali Pohlman
 
     
     
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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 solution along with providing appropriate reassurance for the student is the most professional and beneficial approach.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 12:04 am
Rated By: eGabez
 
     
     
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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: Very difficult, yet delicate situation. I would try to be understanding, but communicate that he needs to express his feelings and manage his emotions. I'd let him know if he needs help to speak with a guidance counselor or his family when he feels more comfortable about it, but in the meantime to stay positive and optimistic.
Rated On: October 17, 2017 2:26 pm
Rated By: Ramos
 
     
     
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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 it's a good suggestion I would also let the student know that they can talk to you they should feel comfortable with you.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 6:49 pm
Rated By: Anastasia Stampoulis
 
     
     
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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.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 9:09 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy