Question

Mr. Finke is concerned about Ruth, a sullen, argumentative third grader who shows little interest in school subject matter and classroom assignments. She is so rude and defiant that Mr. Finke finds himself speaking to her only to chastise her for wrongdoings. Mr. Finke realizes that his relationship with Ruth has gotten off to a bad start and vows to remedy the situation. Three of the following strategies are consistent with the textbook's recommendations for addressing nonproductive teacher-student relationships. Which one is not consistent with its recommendations?
a. Seek the permission of Ruth's parents to take her to her favorite fast-food restaurant for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. b. Meet privately with Ruth to talk about her behavior and find out what her concerns are. c. Hold Ruth to less stringent rules for behavior until she and Mr. Finke can form a more productive relationship. d. Confer with fellow teachers about Ruth's behavior and jointly generate hypotheses that might yield effective remedies.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

A positive and productive teacher-student relationship is vital for the student for his academic growth as well as social development. Such relations help the student to have a learning desire and tend to achieve success in school then the student who has a non-productive relationship with their teachers.

A non-productive and negative teacher-student relationship can be altered with some efforts. In such relationships, a teacher can build positive and non-productive relationships by trying to have a positive conversation with difficult students in private and know the problems they have. Remind such students of their positive attributes as well. A teacher can go the extra mile by asking their parents that if they can take the student for a coffee or lunch.

From the given options, the incorrect recommendation to improve a non-productive teacher-student relationship would be option C. Holding Ruth for less stringent rules would not be a good idea in a negative relationship as it won't help to make the relationship positive and productive. It may further damage the relationship and make Ruth more stagnant.

Thus option C is correct.