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  Case: Whiny Student, parents blame teacher
I teach first grade and have a student who whines and pouts about everything. It can be because he is not the line leader (each student has an assigned weekly jobs) to having to complete an writing assignment. He is a young student and is the youngest of the class. I follow our school behavior plan and he is on RTI 3 for academics. I talk to the parents because his grades are below average and I am concerned about academics. I have included in the my discussions that behavior is an issue. The parents simply state that "he is just trying to play you" or "you are not strict enough". I follow the rules and classroom procedures. What should I do? I believe behavior is a key issue related to his academics
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
When I am having an issue with student behavior, I will call home and share what has happened during the day. I ask them if they see the same behaviors at home and if they have any suggestions for me. Start asking them what they would like you to do. From my experience, the parents are more willing to work with me and support me when I ask for their help. As a parent, I have really appreciated the teachers who call me and ask for advice regarding my children.
 
     
     
  Rating
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: This solution does not address any behavior plan.
Rated On: October 2, 2015 12:29 pm
Rated By: zemyRy
 
     
     
  Rating
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'm not so sure this approach would be effective with these parents since they are so quick to blame the teacher for the behavior.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 6:20 pm
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
  Rating
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 don't think asking parents what they would like you to do is efficient, if teaming up with parents is appropriate than I think having a mutual plan is good but not asking for advice.
Rated On: March 1, 2017 7:32 pm
Rated By: tuBaZu
 
     
     
  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: Could be beneficial
Rated On: October 20, 2017 9:30 am
Rated By: uregeT