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Classroom Scenarios
Second-Grade Classroom Scenario
As Miss Gibson’s second-grade students break out into their learning centers, a scuffle starts in the writing center. Two boys are shoving and pushing each other. Miss Gibson stops the class and yells, “Boys, stop!” Instead of stopping, the boys continue to shove and push each other. Aaron, the more vocal of the two boys, starts yelling, “Tony took the red marker!” Tony denies it. Soon, the boys are shouting at each other. The rest of the class stands around watching and no one has started working in their center.
Answer the following questions in relation to the scenario:
What level of mutual respect exists between students and the teacher in this scenario? How did mutual respect affect the classroom dynamics? How would you improve mutual respect in this classroom?
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How well did the teacher handle herself in the scenario? What student-teacher interactions worked well and what did not work? How would you handle the situation?
Enter response here:
What, if any, communication roadblocks are evident in this classroom? How could you remove the communication roadblocks? How would you communicate with the students to resolve this situation?
Enter response here:
What conflicts did you observe in this classroom? What conflict resolution methods could you use to resolve the conflicts in this classroom? Are there any peer mediation methods you could use in this scenario?
Enter response here:
What changes would you make to help this classroom become more of a community? Why would developing this classroom into a community be important?
Third-Grade Classroom Scenario
Mrs. Ross has her third-grade students move their desks together into groups of two to do a group activity. She instructs them to pair with anyone they choose. Teresa raises her hand and says, “I don’t want to pair with Megan again because she doesn’t do any of the work. Can I have someone else?” Megan, who is soft-spoken, just looks down at the floor as the class waits for the teacher’s response. Mrs. Ross asks Teresa and Megan to come with her outside and instructs the class to carry on with the activity.
Answer the following questions:
· What level of mutual respect exists between students and the teacher in this scenario? How did mutual respect affect the classroom dynamics? How would you improve mutual respect in this classroom?
Enter response here:
· How well did the teacher handle herself in the scenario? What student-teacher interactions worked well and what did not work? How would you handle the situation?
Enter response here:
· What, if any, communication roadblocks are evident in this classroom? How could you remove the communication roadblocks? How would you communicate with the students to resolve this situation?
Enter response here:
· What conflicts did you observe in this classroom? What conflict resolution methods could you use to resolve the conflicts in this classroom? Are there any peer mediation methods you could use in this scenario?
Enter response here:
· What changes would you make to help this classroom become more of a community? Why would developing this classroom into a community be important?
Fifth-Grade Classroom Scenario
Mr. Lusk instructs his fifth-grade class to move to the computer tables for a research activity. Dane is one of the last ones to get to a computer and must sit next to Brian in the middle of the long computer table. Dane shouts, “Brian, you’re too fat to sit in the middle. I don’t have any room now. Move to the end!” The class laughs. Brian stays seated, but does not say a word as he glares at Dane. Mr. Lusk says, “Class! That will be enough. Dane, you will sit next to Brian and keep your comments to yourself.” Dane has the last word as he mumbles, “I can barely type.”
Answer the following questions:
What level of mutual respect exists between students and the teacher in this scenario? How did mutual respect affect the classroom dynamics? How would you improve mutual respect in this classroom?
Enter response here:
How well did the teacher handle himself in the scenario? What student-teacher interactions worked well and what did not work? How would you handle the situation?
Enter response here:
What, if any, communication roadblocks are evident in this classroom? How could you remove the communication roadblocks? How would you communicate with the students to resolve this situation?
Enter response here:
What conflicts did you observe in this classroom? What conflict resolution methods could you use to resolve the conflicts in this classroom? Are there any peer mediation methods you could use in this scenario?
Enter response here:
What changes would you make to help this classroom become more of a community? Why would developing this classroom into a community be important?
Enter response here:
Sixth-Grade Classroom Scenario
Mr. Dunn’s sixth-grade math class has settled into their seats. “Good morning! Let’s begin by having everyone pass their homework to the front of the class,” Mr. Dunn says. Tom walks into class 5 minutes late. Mr. Dunn asks, “Tom, do you have your homework?” Tom looks down at the floor when he answers, “No, I didn’t finish it.” Mr. Dunn asks, “Why not? You knew it was due today, right?” Tom just shrugs. Mr. Dunn asks the rest of the class, “Who else did not turn in their homework today?” Pamela did not do her homework, but she is afraid to raise her hand. Mr. Dunn says, “Good job, class! I appreciate everyone who worked hard to get their work turned in on time.” Daniel chimes in, “Which is everyone except Tom!” The class laughs. Tom angrily gets out of his chair and storms out of the room as he says, “I’m sick of this stupid class.”
Answer the following questions:
What level of mutual respect exists between students and the teacher in this scenario? How did mutual respect affect the classroom dynamics? How would you improve mutual respect in this classroom?
Enter response here:
How well did the teacher handle himself in the scenario? What student-teacher interactions worked well and what did not work? How would you handle the situation?
Enter response here:
What, if any, communication roadblocks are evident in this classroom? How could you remove the communication roadblocks? How would you communicate with the students to resolve this situation?
Enter response here:
What conflicts did you observe in this classroom? What conflict resolution methods could you use to resolve the conflicts in this classroom? Are there any peer mediation methods you could use in this scenario?
Enter response here:
What changes would you make to help this classroom become more of a community? Why would developing this classroom into a community be important?
Enter response here:
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