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  Case: Inappropriate Material
Jon is a great student in seventh grade who does all of his work and gets good grades. One day during silent reading you find that he is reading a book that contains inappropriate content. You ask him to put away his book and choose another from the classroom book shelf. He does as he is asked but you get a call from him mother a few days later regarding the fact that you had her son stop reading the book the was interested in during class. How should you respond to Jon's mother and is this a problem of ethics?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think it would be best if you explained simply to his mother that the content of the book was not something you saw as being appropriate for your class. You don't have to go into details, just simply put it that way. You should also make sure you mention that you were not trying to punish him, as Jon is a wonderful student. Highlight the students achievements and what a wonderful student he is to try and ease the upset parent.
 
     
     
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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: In this solution, you are making sure that the parent understands that you only told Jon to put the book away because it was inappropriate for school. This will clarify that the content was inappropriate regardless of how interesting it was. It also shows that Jon is a great student who did nothing wrong, you just wanted to make sure his material was appropriate.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 3:48 am
Rated By: Miranda Kuhn
 
     
     
  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 would work best
Rated On: March 6, 2016 2:09 am
Rated By: habyRa
 
     
     
  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: Stroking the ego of the parent in this case will cause less political drama.
Rated On: October 14, 2016 4:31 pm
Rated By: etyWys
 
     
     
  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: If I were in this situation, I would do this because it is important for the parent to know the reasoning. Also reminding the parent that the student is not in trouble and is actually a good student is a great idea.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 9:37 pm
Rated By: NaGava
 
     
     
  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 good way to keep the peace between the parent and teacher.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:35 am
Rated By: LuXaSe
 
     
     
  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 agree, just communicate with the parent.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 2:33 am
Rated By: aLaGuv