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  Case: Walking in a Line
Ms. Blanchard's 5th grade class is fairly well-behaved. They adhere to most classroom rules and can be managed pretty well in the classroom using a clip chart. However, in the halls it is a totally different story. The students feel that since they are 5th graders, and see other 5th grade classes not having to walk in a line, they shouldn't have to either. Ms. Blanchard has tried a reward system, threatening to clip students down, etc. But, it seems as if the entire class is always misbehaving so she just doesn't know what to do. Other teachers, especially primary grade teachers who have students looking to 5th grade as an example, are beginning to make comments. What can be done?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I do not believe in punishing the whole class for misbehaviors of other students. So I would carry a name chart with me and if I call the student's name to correct their behavior then I will mark it on the chart. When we get to our destination, say it is P.E., I would have a collaboration of teachers who, if I give them a lists of the students' name who did not act correctly, then their privileges would be taken away from them in their next class, such as sitting out 5 minutes of play time at P.E. or last in the lunch line. There has to be consequences and all of the student's teachers can work together to make sure that the message is being enforced.
 
     
     
  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 like the idea of collaboration with other teachers and not punishing the whole group for it, because when one person is punished then the others will usually straighten up.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 9:35 pm
Rated By: LeqeHe
 
     
     
  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 totally agree that only the students that misbehave should be punished.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 11:27 pm
Rated By: Sydbug
 
     
     
  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 like your idea as to how to get the students to behave. Correcting the students promptly is a good idea and having the clip board hopefully reinforces that you are serious about your actions. When collaborating with other teachers, I like that all become involved so the students know that they won't get away with the same behavior in another class. Also, if the clipboard doesn't work or if certain students continue to act out, it may be wise to notify their parents.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 9:19 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: I like this solution because it does not punish the class as a whole, but focuses only on students who are misbehaving in line. I think that making a student sit out for part of PE if they did not behave in the hallway on the way there is a great idea.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 12:25 am
Rated By: Hannah Poore
 
     
     
  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 solution!
Rated On: March 1, 2015 10:07 pm
Rated By: Maureen Esalomi
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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: This is a whole class issue so I don't believe this solution would be the best in this situation.
Rated On: October 14, 2016 11:56 pm
Rated By: RehaGa