How would you respond to the following situations?
Record your thoughts on the handout linked at the bottom of this page.
Scenario 1
You are trying to lead a class discussion, but everyone is just sitting there in silence. No one is participating. You tried calling on Bryana, but she said she hadn’t done the reading, wasn’t going to do the reading, and you couldn’t make her do the reading.
Scenario 2
You notice Keshaun has his head down. You ask him to sit up and get started with his assignment. He loudly sighs and rolls his eyes but picks his head up.
Scenario 3
You are meeting with Jason who has been absent for several days. When he is present, he frequently complains about not feeling well. It seems like he comes up with any excuse to get out of class and go to the nurse’s office.
Scenario 4
You notice Ella looks different from other students. Her hair is dyed black and hangs over her eyes. She wears all black every day and thick black eyeliner. She doesn’t seem to fit in with other students, and one day you ask to speak with Ella. She explains that she is having problems at home. Furthermore, she says that she feels she doesn’t belong here.
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