25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them

224 25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them
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Teacher # 30
A Scenario of a Teacher’s Worst Treatment of a Student
A male student had just assaulted his girlfriend by punching her in the eye. I
escorted the student to my office and yelled at him loudly about how wrong this
was and that he was going to be arrested for his actions. I left my office to inquire
further into the situation; the student then assaulted a female staff member and ran
out the front door. Instinctively, I gave chase and all my other students witnessed
the chase.
Motive Probe
30.1. Describe the problem and your specific role in it.
Dealing with the student while upset and not cooling down first.
30.2. Why did you do what you did?
Out of anger and instinct.
30.3. What emotions or feelings were you experiencing at the time?
Anger and frustration.
30.4. Was your behavior justified? If so, why?
No.
30.5. Do you regret your action(s)?
Yes.
30.6. Do you ever think about this incident? If yes, approximately how
often since the occurrence(s)?
About five times per year for 1 year.
30.7. If faced with the same or a similar situation, what would you do?
Not chase the student.