I took this scenario from Silvia and Demi!
A way I would answer this scenario is by bringing the
students involved in the situation into my room and discussing with them what I
had heard and seen. I would give them an opportunity to share their side of the
story, and then I would share my opinion on that matter. I would let the girls
know what they did was a misuse of technology and how disappointed I was in
them for not being considerate of the new student. Since the two other girls
were not the main ones talking about Silvia, I would dismiss them and then talk
to Elizabeth one on one.I would first ask her why she was behaving the way she
did and then I would discuss with her my thoughts on the idea. Depending on her
reasoning, I would determine whether I would allow her to use technology for
her project and I would ask if she thinks she would be able to continue working
with Silvia. If she responds that she doesn't think she wouldn't be able to
continue, I would then giver her a new topic to research.
Hello Anahi, I agree with your response. I would have done the same by talking to both girls. I think when both share their of the story it helps them vent. However I would add a couple things; I think that for Elizabeth I would give her a small punishment, like not using game time on the computers for one day. I would do that, because she is always use to getting everything her way and she made Silvia feel bad. I would also have a class discussion about no put downs at all, and that's the same for everyone in class no matter if you are tech savvy or not.
ReplyDeleteHi Anahi, I also agree with you. I believe it is important for students to realize that they will not always get what they want in life, and when that happens it is unacceptable to throw tantrums or treat others this way. I would make sure that student got a topic other than what she wanted, because of her behavior. Had she had a better attitude, I would probably try to accommodate her or promise her a topic she desired for the next project.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you do if her parent came to you upset that you did not cater to her desires?
What if she stays with that group but you receive another complain that she is continuing with her bullying? Would you take away her technology privileges then? Also, by allowing her to make that choice, what message are you sending to the student and the rest of the class.
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