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  Case: Parental Intimidation
I was in a situation last semester were I was an intern with my CT and one of the parents who's family conference I sat through frightened me. He was a very tall, very muscular man covered with tattoos and spoke very gruffly to my CT. She seemed to handle it well, but the man frightened me terribly. I could not imagine having to have done that on my own. Any suggestions how to get over such a silly fear? Or tips to calm myself when I'm feeling frightened by a parent?
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I agree with the above solutions, but I also have a solution for your nerves. I have been through many conferences, and the ones that go the best are the ones where I have come in prepared with some notes. If the issue is grade related, I come in with a grade printout and possibly a sample of the student's work to illustrate what I have seen in the classroom. If it is behavior related, I bring notes concerning what I have observed. I also encourage you to take a deep breathe and remember that you are a professional. Never go in on the attack, but be respectful to the student/parents even if they are hostile. Eventually you will get used to these meetings.
 
     
     
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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: Great idea, preparing notes on behavior or grades will help with the worries.
Rated On: March 2, 2017 4:13 pm
Rated By: dyMaDe
 
     
     
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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 Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a very helpful solution to this problem.
Rated On: October 12, 2018 12:39 am
Rated By: WyVeTu
 
     
     
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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: The students work should not be considered a defense
Rated On: October 20, 2019 2:47 pm
Rated By: JyXamu
 
     
     
  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 solution/ ideas
Rated On: October 21, 2019 1:58 am
Rated By: ZySaje