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Date Posted: 09:42:54 04/10/06 Mon
Author: Laura
Subject: Re: How far is too far?
In reply to: Bradley Jayne 's message, "How far is too far?" on 22:06:05 02/23/06 Thu

I would have to agree with Brad and say that it was very inappropriate for the teacher to speak so openly to a room full of fifth graders. I think that a conversation should take place between the teacher and the student who was being disruptive, however I don't believe that it was neccessary for the teacher to speak to the entire class on the subject. Viewing teachers that I have had in the past, whenever there was a disruptive student the teacher told them to see him or her after class and of course we carried on with our lesson. It's important not to let other students interfere with learning.

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[> Re: How far is too far? -- Erika, 13:22:08 04/10/06 Mon [1]

I agree with Laura about the idea that in most cases a conversation should be handled between the problem causing student and the teacher but not the entire class. In most cases it is better to not involve the rest of the class because not only will it totally disrupt class for an extended amount of time but the other students might contribute information and feelings about the student that do not really need to be shared with the rest of the class. The teacher can always inform the rest of the class that they would be happy to talk with the students if they feel there is a concern towards a trouble making student. In this case they would not have to take lots of class time and make it into a large discussion but students would also have the opportunity to share their own opinions at some point of time if they were concerned.


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[> [> Re: How far is too far? -- Molly, 19:42:31 04/10/06 Mon [1]

If you ask me, it just doesn't seem very mature on the part of the teacher here to discuss their disciplinary issues with 9 and 10-year-olds. It's a private matter between the educator and the student and it is ridiculous for this teacher to discuss it with the class. The student was trying to disrupt things and make a scene. They succeeded and the teacher was simply carrying it too far. If it's been dealt with, then MOVE ON.


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[> [> [> Re: How far is too far? -- patrick clinage, 08:13:35 04/25/06 Tue [1]

that is true but if you deal with it and just as you say MOVE ON won't the child just do it again and then you will have to use disciplinary measures and it will make you look like you can't manage your own classroom


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