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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!)
I would focus on working with the student, rather than going back and forth with the parent, especially if they don't see their child as having behavior issues. I would try to do a small positive behavior incentive practice with this student individually, outside of what you may have in place for the other students. You could take this student to the side and explain how the system works, and remind her constantly of her agreement to behave positively.
 
     
     
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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