Saturday, November 14, 2009

A student brought a gun to school and shot several teachers and students before taking their own life?

in a school nearby, a student brought a gun to school and shot several teachers and students before taking their own life. On the news, the student was reported to be quiet, withdrawn and often teased by other classmates. Your students came into your classroom discussing the story this morning.





How would you handle this situation?

A student brought a gun to school and shot several teachers and students before taking their own life?
First, make sure there is no negative things and no one jokes about this serious thing. Further discussions with the class can spark interest in respect for each other, tolerance, and raise awareness.
Reply:my girl friend was picked on spit on called names shes 32 now and still hurts her i know in my head that she wanted 2 kill them 2 but didnt if the bullys and jerks and mean kids would leave people alone killings wouldnt happen life is hard and its harder when you have boys try2 rape you pull your hair that shooting at the school is just a wake up call 4 bullys
Reply:I'm not a teacher, but I would encourage discussion on the topic.





The only way to prevent things like that from happening again is to get it out into the open. Talk about it, get down to the core of the problem (bullying), educate people, and then work to solve it.
Reply:I would let them explore their emotions and then have each one write a short essay on a time they felt teased by others when in elementary school and their emotional reaction. I would then read them anonymously, and ask for comments to create dialogs that would ease their own fears.
Reply:I would listen to what they had to say. I think it's important that they realize that the school "weirdo" may have some real emotional problems, and it's not their jobs to make fun of people, but to help them. That goes for teachers too.
Reply:This happened in my class one day and one kid actually said that the shooter was stupid because he didn't kill anyone. So i took the opportunity to go through the safety procedures for that happening in our school. I also discussed how the various "famous" gunmen had not changed anything for themselves-how they were not better off because they did this and how it is always better to find a peaceful situation to their problems. I also told them I was here if they ever needed to talk. I don't know if that was the right way or the best way but that is what I did. Hope that helps!
Reply:I would embrace the teachable moment for brief class discussion - not all learning is based on textbooks or prefabricated curriculum
Reply:I subbed in 5th grade on 9-11 !!!!!!! in elem. wow was that a trip. but anyhow, it depends on the age. If it is elem you have to be really really careful. On 9-11, we were told not to discuss it with them for legal reasons, If it is high school or middle school, I think it is important for them to get their emotions out. perhaps. the age of the students is really important because in elem the kids still filter most of what they hear thru their parents.
Reply:just ignore it, its gonna go away like everything else
Reply:Hmm... If there isnt, get a couple police who just monitor what happens there... they do that at our High school. And for the teachers, they must be more suspicious and they must take action right away to prevent stuff like this from happening!

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