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  Case: Student Gives Up
I am in a secondary classroom right now for my internship. One of my students was absent for about three weeks at the beginning of the semester because of disciplinary reasons. He genuinely cares about his grades and checks his Focus account at least 3 times a day. However, because he was out of classes for so long, he believes that there is no way for him to catch up--he has virtually given up on this grading period. Because of this, whenever he comes to class he is always on his phone, never stops talking, and causes others to get off task. As an intern, I am at a loss at what I can do to get him to realize that it is never too late. My CT, likewise, cannot get him to pick up a pencil. Any suggestions?
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I would try to encourage the student with a time I struggled or someone else and how they overcame the difficult situation. Also it should be made sure he has the assignments he missed. You could offer to help to understand the material he missed by tutoring him after school. I would also explain to him that if he doesn't start to try then it is only going to get worse. Also tell him the pass is the pass, you can only change your future.
 
     
     
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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 to the problem!
Rated On: February 22, 2015 6:04 pm
Rated By: ugeBeS
 
     
     
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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 great!
Rated On: February 22, 2015 10:59 pm
Rated By: Luvyba
 
     
     
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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. Encouragement is key!
Rated On: February 25, 2015 7:14 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 agree completely!
Rated On: February 27, 2015 4:57 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: I agree
Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:40 am
Rated By: PeMuQa