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  Case: Uninvolved Parent
Mrs. Fish has a student in her 1st grade class whose parents have several children and is not involved in any of their school work. Sometimes the child doesn't show up for school and sometimes the student comes to school hungry, tired, or dirty. Mrs. Fish knows that there may be money issues, especially with so many children, but what can she do to help motivate these parents and students?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think that the guidance councelor should be notified, or some action needs to be taken. The child might be in danger at home and need better care. Also, I would offer the child help or somehow tutoring (after class, during lunch, recess, etc.) on her homework. Enforce that the parents sign an agenda each day, or something similar. Try to reach out to the parents, and even show up at the home if nothing else works.
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I believe this is the most appropriate solution to the problem. There is clearly something not right about the situation and since there is concern, the guidance counselor should be notified. All schools have a policy and procedure when dealing with a situation like this one. Everything should be documented and approached calmly. A teacher cannot force parents to be involved therefore we have to do our best to motivate the parents in helping and motivate the student to do well themselves. It might be difficult to take extra time out of the day for the teacher to provide the extra help but I'm sure there is a way.
Rated On: October 14, 2015 10:21 pm
Rated By: JatePa
 
     
     
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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.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 10:06 pm
Rated By: duNuJy
 
     
     
  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: Good idea!
Rated On: October 10, 2017 4:07 pm
Rated By: aNaMeJ
 
     
     
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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 very good way to respond to this situation. I would do this.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 7:53 pm
Rated By: sadaze
 
     
     
  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 idea because we need to know if our students need help or if they have trauma. Some schools have a free breakfast that the student could use as well.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 2:01 am
Rated By: Meghan Fletcher
 
     
     
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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: Contacting the guidance counselor is a great idea!
Rated On: February 25, 2019 2:02 am
Rated By: eNesuS
 
     
     
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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: Notifying a professional is the best solution in this situation
Rated On: October 19, 2020 1:00 am
Rated By: ezesaL