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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!)
I think getting dad, student, teacher and a counselor together to discuss what actions need to take place is the next step. See if the students isn't doing the work because he's depressed from the divorce or whichever reason and what he would be willing to do.
 
     
     
  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: The father does not care so getting him involved will not fix the situation.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 9:47 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: This is a logical start to improve the situation
Rated On: February 28, 2015 5:59 pm
Rated By: yDegyv