Teacher behavior

By: Gregg Trudell, Mike Wanninger, Nick Winch, and Jesse SchutteTeacher Behavior and Instructional StrategiesIs what we are wearing appropriate clothing for class?

Absolutely NoHave you ever had a crush on a teacher?

Yes NoOne of your students, Mario, approaches you and tells you about a crush that another student, Yoshi, has on you. The student who has a crush on you often tries to find excuses to meet with you before or after class, constantly gives you compliments, and has a hard time concentrating in class. Do you talk with Mario? What do you say?Do you talk with Yoshi? What do you say?Do you tell administration? Parents?

Have you ever seen a romantic relationship between two teachers?

YesNoYou are approached by a colleague of the opposite sex who tells you that he/she has strong feelings for you. You also have feelings for your colleague and want to start romantic relationship. Administration?Would you tell your students?What if they ask?

Have you ever seen a teacher smoke on school property?

YesNoIt is your first year teaching and coaching. You, along with the 2 other coaches and the students, are out of town for the state basketball tournament. It is 11:30 at night and the students are asleep in their rooms, as lights out was at 10:00. One of the coaches asks you if you want to go down to the hotel bar and have a drink.Is this okay?What if there is another teacher on duty and its not either of you two?What if you leave and go to the bar across the street?

Have you ever seen a teacher drinking at a bar?

YesNoYou are at a local bar for a friends birthday party when you see 3 of your middle school students walk in.

Do you ignore them?Do you say hello?Do you leave the bar?How would you handle this situation?Are you friends with a teacher on Facebook?

YesNoYou have a Facebook account on which you have personal pictures of yourself and activities that you participate in. The pictures do not involve you doing inappropriate activities, but your profile shares many details of your personal life (relationship status, sexual orientation, religion, interests, contact information, etc.) As an open teacher your students have access to your profile and are able to look at your information and pictures. You are approached by an administrator, who has received multiple concerns about the amount of personal information available to your students. How do you handle this?Do you modify the amount of information?What is appropriate to share?Should you even have the account?

Did a teacher ever swear in class?

YesNoWhich movie would you prefer to show in your 8th grade class?

Monsters Inc.Pay it ForwardDances with WolvesSuper Troopers300You are an 7th grade teacher with 12 and 13 year olds in the class. Is it okay to show a PG-13 movie?Permission slip?If everyone is 13 or older?Have you ever made a bet with a teacher?

YesNoHave you ever gotten a ride home from a coach/teacher after a late game?

Yes NoAfter an out-of-town basketball game, you and your assistant coach are waiting for the students to be picked up. One of the students parents has not come to pick them up, and they are unable to reach them. They ask if you can give them a ride home. Do you give the student a ride home?Does the gender of the coach matter?Does the gender of the Student matter?How do you handle this situation?Is it okay to provide your cell phone number to your class?

YesNoPersonally will you give out your cell phone number?Emergencies?Prank calls?Homework assignment?Help with school work?Home phone?Have you ever hugged a teacher?

Yes NoWill you hug students?When would it be appropriate to hug a student?Side hugs?

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Is it okay to go to a local bar and grill to socialize (drink) with coworkers?

YesNoIs it okay to go to a local bar and grill to socialize (drink) with friends?

YesNoCan you drink/smoke anywhere as long as it is not on school grounds or at a school function?

YesNoCan you start a romantic relationship with a coworker?

Yes No

Will you have a Facebook as a teacher?

Yes No

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