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  Case: Teachers don't get along
The teacher in a classroom along with the intern in the classroom do not get along with the assistant. I notice this is hindering the work ethic of the 3rd grade class. What can be done about this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This is a tricky situation, especially if you're not directly part of this team. It also depends on whether or not the teacher and the assistant are AWARE that they don't get along. (I know how that sounds, but it's not as far fetched as it seems). If they are aware of their inability to work together it might be a good idea for the two of them to sit down with the counselor of the school and see if they can work out why they are not getting along, or at the very least come to some sort of agreement or understanding. If the class is truly suffering, and you can see that is it indeed caused by the teacher and the assistant (rather than the third graders finding some reason to stall on their work) if might be best if they can try switching assistants for a few days to see if that improves the work ethic of the class. If it does, it might be worth the time to try and see if a switch of assistance is possible.
When it comes right down to it, the assistant and the teacher need to get over their person feelings for each other and do what is best in the interest of the class. As harsh as it sounds, the kids come first- no exceptions.
 
     
     
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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: This definitely needed to get resolved. Chances are high the students sense this.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 9:26 pm
Rated By: Sydbug
 
     
     
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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: I actually saw this problem when i first started my observation hours. Both the teacher and the assistant did not agree on many things because of their major age difference. However, they somehow came to a happy medium. So, I definitely agree with all of your solutions. The kids come first!
Rated On: February 25, 2015 1:36 am
Rated By: Tana Bill
 
     
     
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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: I definitely agree.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 8:57 pm
Rated By: Shannon Stephens
 
     
     
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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: This is a good solution. Professionals have to work together and don't always get to pick where or with whom they will work, however, if it's possible to switch this might be the best solution.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 9:08 pm
Rated By: vuDybe
 
     
     
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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: I agree with this solution to this case. I agree with testing out different possibilities and not just jumping to the conclusion that the source of the issue is the teachers not getting along.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 2:02 am
Rated By: LedaQy
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. I feel that the students should always come first in the classroom and that as adults, the teacher's and the assistant's need to be able to put their differences aside in the best interest of their students. If they cannot do this, a switch would be advised.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 8:57 am
Rated By: Mariah Salas
 
     
     
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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: I agree, and also agree that bringing in the administration might be necessary
Rated On: March 1, 2015 8:05 pm
Rated By: gumeje
 
     
     
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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 solution!
Rated On: March 1, 2015 9:17 pm
Rated By: Maureen Esalomi
 
     
     
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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: I would talk to administration
Rated On: March 2, 2015 3:12 am
Rated By: meMeRa
 
     
     
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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 solution.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 4:45 am
Rated By: vaguPe
 
     
     
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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: Agreed! Great suggestion! Kids come first!
Rated On: March 11, 2015 11:45 am
Rated By: yQaran
 
     
     
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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: I totally agree. They can be completely unaware.
Rated On: October 14, 2016 4:46 pm
Rated By: etyWys
 
     
     
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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: Good suggestion. As teachers, it's up to us to be able to be professional
Rated On: March 5, 2017 3:54 am
Rated By: jyvubu
 
     
     
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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: I would do the same in the situation. I think having a discussion about the problem is important. Doing what is best for the students is what comes first.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:35 am
Rated By: Jessica J.
 
     
     
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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: A third party should help deal with the issue.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 10:01 pm
Rated By: reLuWe
 
     
     
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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: I like this solution as it is important to ensure the best learning for the students
Rated On: November 1, 2021 3:28 am
Rated By: yhedyZ
 
     
     
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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: Sounds good. Student learning is the priority, and I agree. No exceptions.
Rated On: November 8, 2022 4:15 pm
Rated By: etaWeW