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there was one student in my class that was a serious teacher's pet. He was always so nice and respectful of me and he always did what I asked him to on the first time. He also would call out suggested punishments when I was disciplining another student. Many of the other students pick up on this behavior and make fun of him for it. What can I do in this situation?
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I believe a conference with him discussing the student's inappropriate behaviors would be necessary. Explain that you are the teacher and it is solely your responsibility to manage and run the classroom. I would also express my appreciation for his desire to help but remind him that it is not his place. If the behavior continues, I would call his parents for a conference. I've had students similar to this before in that they are genuinely trying to help me but their behaviors are inappropriate. Each time I've had a one on one conference it has helped my situation.
 
     
     
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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, this is not his position!
Rated On: July 6, 2015 2:00 am
Rated By: WuXySy
 
     
     
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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 solution is helpful
Rated On: September 29, 2015 6:26 pm
Rated By: Tabitha Tirado
 
     
     
  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: Great post! I think having a conference with the parents is a great idea so that the boundaries are put into place with this student.
Rated On: September 30, 2015 12:54 am
Rated By: eduruM
 
     
     
  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 that the "teacher's pet" should be spoken to privately in order to put a halt to the behavior.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 8:00 pm
Rated By: eXyzyS
 
     
     
  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 completely agree. As a teacher, you need to make sure you praise them for positive behaviors when addressing the negative.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 9:41 pm
Rated By: eVaVeH
 
     
     
  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 would do the same in this situation. Let the student know that they are appreciated while setting limits to what they are able to do.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:17 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: Exactly!
Rated On: October 20, 2017 9:33 am
Rated By: uregeT
 
     
     
  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: Great suggestion.
Rated On: November 8, 2022 4:05 pm
Rated By: etaWeW