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Case: Teacher Being Too Friendly with Students
There is a 5th grade teacher at my school that has become very friendly with two of her students. She sits with them at lunch, brings them fast food in the mornings, and has even invited them to her son's birthday party. None of that really concerns me (I don't teach that grade), but now the students are acting out to other teachers in the building. For example, they were walking through the hallway (during class time), opened another teacher's classroom door, picked up her classroom phone and said "I'm going to call my mom." No knocking, no asking, no hello to the other teacher. They have also been overheard negatively discussing teachers and the administration with the teacher they are close with. When is enough enough? How can they be reminded that they are the students and we are the teachers? Is it my place to report this teacher to administration?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Due to the fact that I do not have any authority over the other teacher, I would discuss the situation with an administrator. I would tell them what is going on in a casual way, and ask them to observe over the next few days to see if they feel as though it is inappropriate as well. If you are uncomfortable with this, you might encourage the teachers who are having the issues with the two students to step forward and say something. Even though the behavior is obviously inappropriate, by giving the administrator the opportunity to handle it instead of confronting the teacher yourself, it can keep workplace drama/politics from becoming an issue. Typically, administrators are so busy that they do not see what we see throughout the day. By making them aware of the situation, they will be able to look for it and make the decision that they feel is best. |
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| Comments: I agree that an administrator should get involved in this situation. They have authority over the teacher and they can confront her if they feel that her behavior is inappropriate. |
| Rated On: September 30, 2015 9:29 pm |
| Rated By: Megan Lee |
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| Comments: I think this is a great solution, especially if you aren't friends with the teacher. If you don't feel comfortable approaching the teacher yourself, the administration is always there to have your back. |
| Rated On: October 12, 2015 12:44 am |
| Rated By: yHamyN |
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| Comments: I think that even though it can be difficult, letting the administration get involved rather than involving yourself is best in the end. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 5:08 am |
| Rated By: Cortnie |
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| Comments: . |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 1:09 pm |
| Rated By: RuZyGy |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 2:32 pm |
| Rated By: seqeJe |
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| Comments: I agree |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 4:27 am |
| Rated By: yZanaJ |
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| Comments: I agree that this a great solution to the problem without involving the drama of confronting the teacher. Casually bringing it up to an administrator is a good way to go about solving the problem, just to see if you're overreacting or not. Speaking with the other teachers who are having the same problems is a good way to make sure its not just you who has a problem will also be helpful. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 3:41 pm |
| Rated By: eRymaT |
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| Comments: I think this is a fair solution and it keeps you out of the cross hairs so you are not blamed for the administrative involvement by the teacher being observed. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:00 am |
| Rated By: ezyMyM |
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| Comments: This is what I would do as well. It is best to not handle a situation like this solo. |
| Rated On: March 1, 2016 2:01 pm |
| Rated By: Beqena |
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| Comments: Great solution! |
| Rated On: March 6, 2016 10:13 pm |
| Rated By: Allyssa Straquadine |
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| Comments: Getting the administration involved is the best answer. The teacher needs to treat all students equal and students should be acting out to other teachers. |
| Rated On: October 12, 2016 11:49 pm |
| Rated By: sammi kocher |
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| Comments: Great idea getting administration involved. |
| Rated On: March 3, 2017 1:46 pm |
| Rated By: dyMaDe |
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| Comments: I agree, administration should observe. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2017 7:45 pm |
| Rated By: JyGeLe |
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| Comments: This post had great advice and offered a lot of insight into the situation. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2017 1:43 pm |
| Rated By: Ramos |
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| Comments: I found your solution to be well thought out and very helpful! |
| Rated On: October 15, 2018 1:10 am |
| Rated By: zetyWy |
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| Comments: I agree that administration needs to be brought in during this situation. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 8:51 pm |
| Rated By: upehaS |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: July 2, 2019 9:13 pm |
| Rated By: quqyVe |
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| Comments: This is a very good approach to the problem. Very patient and professional. |
| Rated On: July 7, 2019 8:15 pm |
| Rated By: sygaru |
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| Comments: I agree, discussing the situation with an administrator seems like the best option. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2019 10:39 pm |
| Rated By: HuraHu |
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| Comments: :) |
| Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:19 am |
| Rated By: aJaTyb |
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| Comments: I thin this is the best course of action when dealing with this situation. |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 6:04 pm |
| Rated By: yraXuG |
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