Should teachers threaten students with bad grades ?

Question

When these students are known to be shy and withdrawn?

(Not in support of the bad guy)

Answer 1

You seem to be confusing two things here.

I dont' understand why a student who is shy and withdrawn should relate to their grades. A teacher should not grade in any way, shape, or form based on the student's personality.

On the other hand, just because a student is shy and withdrawn doesn't mean they aren't to be held accountable to the same standards as outgoing students.

Your question is far too incomplete to answer. Is the student being threatened with bad grades because they are being asked to do a speech or some other performance project that they aren't comfortable with?

Is the teacher trying to get through to a shy student who isn't doing his/her work by getting them to find something that will be the "fire underneath them"?

And, no offense, who is the bad guy? The student? The teacher?

Take away the "shy and withdrawn" part, as it doesn't really impact the real question: SHould teachers threaten students with bad grades.

No, they shouldn't. Teachers don't give grades, students earn them. They should tell students when their performances are putting them in danger of receiving bad grades. Most teachers punch numbers into a computer nowadays and the computer crunches them to give you a report card grade.

If a teacher is threatening bad grades because they don't like the kids, of course, it is wrong. But if they are threatening that the student is going to get a bad grade because they aren't doing what is expected...well, what would you have them do? Quietly mark down an "F" and not give the student an opportunity to correct it?

Answer 2

I don't understand what the "shy and withdrawn" part has to do with it, but I would say definitely a teacher shouldn't threaten with bad grades. Students earn them. I believe you can use grades to motivate, say by allowing so many A's to earn an additional privilege or prize, and so many D's to earn an additional chore or to relinquish a privilege. I have also asked for a certain increase in grade point average to merit a certain privilege or prize, if I see that a certain student is really trying, but can never seem to make that A. But in my experience, those who are shy or withdrawn or even disruptive and behaviorally unacceptable have another, greater problem, which is not always one the teacher can correct. I would suggest talking to the parents, asking for a suggestion, or try to really dote on that child, praising him openly. If for some reason that seems inappropriate, I have also found a note of appreciation and encouragement in a student's book while I'm grading can go miles toward solving the problem. I hope that helps.

Answer 3

Well, speaking from the teaching end... teachers don't have many avenues to get students motivated. Some ARE motivated with grades. Some just don't care.

Is participation a part of the grade? Is that why the student(s) feel threatened?

Perhaps the class as a whole or the students who feel threatened can suggest ways to get and stay motivated. By the end of the year, the teacher is worn out. He/she needs motivated, too.

Answer 4

Absolutely not.

Grades are objective assessment of one's performance in class. Teachers should communicate poor performance with the students and parents; however, some students do not have the desire or the intellect to perform well.

Some kids fail!

Good Luck....

Answer 5

a teacher cannot lower grades as a result of a behavior problem.

if the student is shy...and that prohibits them from giving their speech...and they earn an F...that's OK!! if the teacher says, "you need to give this speech or you are going to earn an F" that's normal!! what else do you expect them to say??

Answer 6

that isn't a threat if it is a requirement that you verbally participate in class. How do you expect to get a job being shy and withdrawn.

Answer 7

NO they shouldn't unless there trying to motivate.