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  Case: 7th grade, again
I have a student in my internship class who is in 7th grade for the 3rd time. His parents are divorced, he lives with dad. He has no interest in doing the work and has no issues telling the teachers that he is not going to do the assignment. He is not really a behavior problem. Dad is aware that he is on track to fail, again. His response was to the tune of, I guess he will be in 7th grade again. This boy will be 16 in a grade with 12 year old classmates.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
You can only do so much! If a student does not care about being 16 in the 7th grade then you cant stress yourself about it. Just try to teach him to the best of your ability. He may not be doing the assignments because he doesn't know how and does not want to look stupid attempting. So maybe try to differentiate instruction a little for him and find activities that peak his interest.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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 think that without motivating the child in some way, they will never want to do assignments. A motivational plan must be drawn out first so the student WANTS to complete the work and work hard.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 6:50 pm
Rated By: araseS
 
     
     
  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: Very true, nothing you can do till you grasp his attention
Rated On: March 2, 2015 3:00 am
Rated By: meMeRa
 
     
     
  Rating
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 think that you should try to help the student to the best of your ability and maybe try to go above and beyond as well.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 5:14 pm
Rated By: nehury