Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Bathroom I am on Block schedule, which requires students to be in my classroom for 90 minutes. That is a long time especially in the morning and right after lunch. Last year, halfway through the class, I allowed students to use the restroom and gave a 5 minute break. This was also good for their mind. It worked great. It didn't interfere with any other classes, my teachings or learning. However, at the end of last year, my department head asked me why and said I probably shouldn't do that. However, she couldn't give me a reason why. I tried to explain to her, it helps control my classroom management. I haven't done it this year and struggle throughout the lesson, because I continue to have students ask me to use the restroom. Should I go back to what I did last year? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) If it has proved to be beneficial in the past, then bring it to the attention of your Department of Head, and explain your findings. The students obviously benefit form this, so it should be continued.                 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: The student should be the most important thing here. Rated On: February 23, 2015 8:47 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 agree with this solution. If the students are behaving better with the short break, it may be beneficial to bring it up again. Rated On: February 20, 2019 3:38 pm Rated By: qaRada