Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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!) If the students cannot walk in the hallway and follow rules, they should only be allowed in the hallway if absolutely necessary. For example, since the students cannot walk in the hallway correctly, they will not be allowed to walk to recess, so instead you could have quiet reading time in your class. Or, if possible you could have quiet lunch in your room as students enjoy socializing during lunch time, now they will not be allowed. I would also try talking to the students, praising them for being so well behaved in the classroom. Then, tell them it is a shame that only the teacher gets to see it, instead everyone should be able to notice how good they are and how great examples they are in and out of the classroom. This may catch their attention, by praising the good behavior, they may be more likely to repeat it.                 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 fantastic solution. By not allowing them to go to the areas they enjoy the most due directly to their hallway behavior is should make a drastic impact rather quickly. Also once the classroom begins to catch on then it will be easier to spot out the one or two kids who may still tend to misbehave and punish them individually for their actions. Rated On: February 26, 2015 9:37 pm Rated By: eWeHaz                 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