Week 4 Discussion - What Now?

What Now?

 Monday, November 11, 2019, 12:19 PM

 

What now?

Based on the context of the scenario, I would assume this is the first time this teacher has asked to remove this student from their class. First I would hear the teacher out and let the teacher tell their side of the story. Many times teachers recognize they are overreacting and the problem may solve itself. Often times teachers recognize that they are working with students who do not always think through their actions. However, it if that is not the I would document everything the teacher says and try to ask as many questions in regards to details towards this student’s behavior. I would also like to figure out what has been done so far to manage this student’s behavior, and what plan is in place to provide consequences to the student. 

Where will you begin in defusing this situation?

To defuse the situation, I would try my best to find out what happened according to the teacher. I would want to know what else has occurred in the past for the teacher to demand such a harsh consequence. After hearing the teacher out, I would want to hear the side of the student who is being removed from the class. Lastly, I would want to hear from another teacher to figure out how the student is acting in their class. This way I hear the perspective of 3 different people, and I am able to piece an effective plan together. All of these meetings would take place separately.

Will you give in to the teacher's demands? Support your responses with leadership theory from previous classes.

After the first time occurrence I would not meet the teachers demands unless something illegal, threatening, or harmful occurred. The reason being, I do not want to set a precedent for removing students from a class at a teacher’s demand. Rather than giving into the teacher’s demands, I would work with the teacher to complete a behavior plan designed specifically for that student. The student would be made aware of the plan and their would be negative and positive consequences for their behaviors. As the year progresses and the plan does not work, and the learning environment is at risk, other reforms may take place to ensure the classroom environment is still safe.