Classroom Values

1. What could Tom and Alex have done differently?

2. What should Tom do to make the situation right?

During a group discussion, Tom and Alex are arguing loudly over a point. Tom makes a sarcastic comment, “You’re always wrong, and no one cares about your opinion,” which visibly upsets Alex and makes the classroom environment uncomfortable.

1. What school rule is Emily breaking?

2. How can Emily make this situation right?

Meanwhile, Emily is playing a video loudly on her phone, distracting her classmates and interrupting Ms. Garcia’s explanation of the day’s lesson. The noise makes it difficult for other students to concentrate and follow along.

1. Why do you think Jason doesn't want to learn?

2. How could his group or teacher help motivate him?

Jason, sitting at the back of the room, is not participating in the group activity and instead is scrolling through social media. He is not engaged with the material and is not making any effort to contribute or learn from the lesson.

1. What is one reason why Sara might be acting out about this project?

2. What is a possible solution, that would allow Sara to be successful and the teacher to teach?

Sara, who has been whispering disruptive comments to her friend throughout the class, comments loudly, “I don’t see why we have to do this boring project anyway,” causing further disruption and annoyance among her peers and undermining the classroom’s learning environment.