Ms. Dunkin is a middle school teacher. One of her students, ...

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Ms. Dunkin is a middle school teacher. One of her students, Susie, is having difficulty with her peers and often bosses other students around. Some students have complained that she is a bully. Ms. Dunkin has requested a conference with Susie's parents. What should Ms. Dunkin NOT do prior to the conference?
 
  a. Tell Susie that she is meeting with her parents.
  b. Allow Susie to evaluate her own behavior and provide an explanation of/response to the problem prior to the meeting.
  c. Send the parents a reminder note.
  d. Suggest to Susie that bossiness and bullying are often present in students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Question 2

When dealing with an angry parent, it may be appropriate for teachers to do all but which of the following?
 
  a. use active listening in a calm and professional manner
  b. invite campus security to sit in on the meeting
  c. emphasize data and provide clear examples and records
  d. ask parents what they hope to accomplish during the meeting

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b

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TYSM

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