Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: My practicum class It was during the last week of my practicum class and I had observed a student throwing a chair in the cafeteria as well as many other teachers that had seen this. I wasn't sure that if I should approach the student or let a teacher take care of it. I looked up and saw a teacher walking towards the student. Before the teacher got to the student, the lunch bell rang and he headed for the door and left the cafeteria. I then saw the teacher go after the student. I started to walk back to my classroom and when I got to the top of the stairs, I saw the student and the teacher talking. The teacher told the student that he needed to go see the principal and that she would go with him. He was outraged and started to swear at the teacher. At this point I started to walk over to them because the teacher was a little lady. He then took off down the stairs before I made it to them. I asked her if she needed help and she said she was fine. I then watched them go to the principal''s office. In this situation what do you do as a practicum student? In this situation, what do you do as a teacher if you were in the exact same situation? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) As a practicum teacher I would keep my eyes open and be aware of the situation. The safety of the other students and faculty should always be the first priority. By asking the teacher if she needed help, you were doing the right thing because you would not want to interfere if it is not welcomed. As a teacher, I would be sure that the rest of my class was attended to before I took off after another student. It is always important to call for back up, like the behavior specialist, and be sure to not trap the student or confine him in a way that will probably cause him to lash out. Also remember what restraints, if any you are certified to do.