2006-12-08 13:22:20 · 17 answers · asked by paschalgw 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
a break as far as time off yes, a break as far as padding a grade NO!
2006-12-08 13:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To some extent, but you shouldn't go overboard with it. You need to be considerate, especially near the time when a close family member passes. Additional time to complete assignments while he or she is gone for the funeral or grieving, for instance, would be very appropriate. The student should be expected to complete the required work, though. Some students can be experts at milking sympathy from teachers. There needs to be a limit to everything.
2006-12-08 21:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think one should consider the students age, emotional effects on the child/family, etc. Sometimes it's best for the child to stay busy with everyday things...same with adults. Sometimes a break may be needed.
Each case should depend on the individual student --- ie: A school should not be allowed to have a rule against it.
2006-12-08 21:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. it would help students repress their emotional response to the death of a family member to be continuously swamped with useless homework. This, of course, would mean that the student feels better because they are not crying any more. If anything, more useless homework should be assigned to the said student.
2006-12-08 21:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Death is such a dramatic deal even for adults. I would hate to be a kid and lose a close family member. I was in my 30's when I lost my parents and it devastated me. I wouldn't even want to imagine what it would of been like if I was in school. There is alot going through your head when you lose someone. And it takes time to adjust.
2006-12-08 21:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by btyboo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No-it is part of life cycle, they will have to deal with this situation many times over the years. Often work will not give you time off why should school if it is supposedly teaching students how to deal with life/work...
2006-12-08 21:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by Kathleen B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are indeed a teacher or the head of any class you should not be with that q how would you feel teacher quote hey you teachers give us kids a bread pluuuuuuus pleaaaaase the answer is obvious of course as much time as needed and homework assgn are to be taken to child for their loss
2006-12-08 21:47:13 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely, trust me on this.don't let all those phonies trick you into believing that they have had experience. I know you don't know me, but just cut the kid some slack,that is if his grandmother,grandfather,mom,etc has died.but not if he put something obvious.for example,like on a question such as "what is photosynthesis" and he says something to do with a camera.that is where the "slack cutting" should end.
2006-12-08 21:39:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they should if you mean extra time and consideration. You still need to meet the requirements of the class in order to pass though.
2006-12-08 23:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to give them some time to grieve and get back into the groove of things but don't give them grades they don't deserve and such. Give them some room. The amount of time you need to give them depends on the relationship with the person that died.
2006-12-08 21:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋