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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?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would provide this student with a folder containing all assignments he or she has missed and create a list for the student to use to cross off completed missed assignments. The list will help the student see all the assignments he or she has missed giving the student a clear visual of what needs to be completed. I would give this folder to the student and inform the student that the work inside the folder needs to be completed and that they can complete this work during free time, lunch, after school or at home. The student will be offered help and instruction whenever needed to complete each assignment to ensure the student understands the concept affiliated with the assignment. Due to the fact the student is unmotivated constant verbal encouragement will be provided. In addition, the student will receive a small positive reinforcements when assignment are completed for example a sticker, etc.
 
     
     
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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 way to help him manage the problem and not feel as overwhelmed.
Rated On: February 23, 2015 4:52 am
Rated By: HeraPy
 
     
     
  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 think giving the student a list is a good idea because it will help them visualize what they have already done and what they still need to do.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 12:26 am
Rated By: Shannon Stephens
 
     
     
  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 think this is a great way to show support to the student and have them see that even though they were gone so long, the teacher is still trying to help them along in the school year. Also, the folder gives the student a way to know his assignments without being made fun of or having his peers see how far behind his is. The checklist will be a progress list for him to see how far he's come and hopefully not be overwhelmed with seeing the list of assignments. Also, on the list it may be helpful to put dates they are due so the student can see they are not all at once and he has time to work on each individually along with his school work he has currently in class.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 9:30 pm
Rated By: Meredith Bentley
 
     
     
  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: This solution covers all of the bases.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 9:43 pm
Rated By: qyMeda
 
     
     
  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: Great Idea!
Rated On: February 27, 2015 4:56 am
Rated By: Tana Bill
 
     
     
  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: Excellent suggestion!
Rated On: March 1, 2015 8:48 pm
Rated By: gumeje
 
     
     
  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 think this is a great solution. It will be very helpful for the student to receive a folder containing the work that needs to be completed. I also think it is a good idea to offer the student encouragement and positive reinforcement for completed assignments.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 4:13 am
Rated By: vuDybe
 
     
     
  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: Great suggestion!!
Rated On: March 11, 2015 11:49 am
Rated By: yQaran
 
     
     
  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
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:14 am
Rated By: PeMuQa
 
     
     
  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: Helping the student one-on-one to stay on track is great.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:33 am
Rated By: JeBeVu
 
     
     
  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 definitely agree
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:45 am
Rated By: uWureg