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Well, when I was younger...
Jan is a first year teacher who was approached by a parent regarding his concern for the arrangement of desks in groups in all of his daughter's classroom. He feels the classroom arrangement is the reason his daughter is not making A's in all of her classes because this encourages her to talk. He makes it clear that he is military and when he was young his teachers sat students in rows and taught and then students practice on their own. How should Jan respond to the parent's concerns?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In a parent conference, with at least one member of the administration, guidance counselor and another teacher, would explain that with the new curriculum implementation, advances in technology, and overall changes in instruction seen in the profession, that collaborative learning has significant benefits in student learning. Students can share ideas and explain concepts to each other and be more engaged in classroom discussions and activities. However, though communication is encouraged, each student is still responsible for their individual behavior, which is monitored by the teacher. As Jan, I would explain that being in rows is a sure possibility and explain instances where it would be beneficial for certain lessons, but also stress that it is important students learn how to focus and work together in solving problems. Finally, I would assure the parent that her behavior would be more closely monitored if she continues to become off task-off or give her the option to work alone altogether if she wished.
 
     
     
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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 think this is a well thought out solution.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 2:50 am
Rated By: aDuvej
 
     
     
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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 solution I would use in my classroom.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 4:33 pm
Rated By: XequMa
 
     
     
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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, each student is responsible for their own behavior in the end, rearranging the seating for the entire class because of one student is too much.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 12:49 am
Rated By: aLuruz
 
     
     
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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, this is exactly what I would do.
Rated On: March 2, 2017 4:52 am
Rated By: ybabaJ
 
     
     
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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! I would do the same.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 4:06 am
Rated By: uHubaT
 
     
     
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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 the best solution.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 11:08 pm
Rated By: ysyByg
 
     
     
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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
Rated On: October 3, 2018 11:07 pm
Rated By: eqeJaQ
 
     
     
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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 great idea. Informing the parents about the new curriculum standards and the importance of cooperative learning and activities, will help the parent see the benefits of the seating arrangement.
Rated On: February 23, 2019 5:42 am
Rated By: dygavu
 
     
     
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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 great approach.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 1:21 am
Rated By: JeTeQu
 
     
     
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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 solution
Rated On: October 21, 2019 1:58 am
Rated By: ZySaje
 
     
     
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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 great solution.
Rated On: February 19, 2020 7:31 pm
Rated By: JeRaGu
 
     
     
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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 getting administration involved and explaining the evolution of education.
Rated On: February 21, 2020 5:58 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy
 
     
     
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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. It is important for the parent to understand that just because something worked for them in the past, does not mean that it will work for his daughter or her peers and that there is a reason for the eating arrangement in place currently.
Rated On: October 14, 2020 7:14 pm
Rated By: RyWaPy
 
     
     
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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 you. i think this is a good solution.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 12:26 pm
Rated By: turyhu