Having been in the classroom every afternoon for the last couple weeks, I knew exactly which student I wanted to "observe" when given the task. "Bobby" is a sophomore. He's very unique with bright clothes and piercings. Having talked to him on a few occasions, he seems like a decently intelligent student. While entering grades, I noticed that his average for the 6 weeks is really low (below 30%). So, I started watching more closely. "Bobby" rarely stays on task. He often tries to sneak and listen to music. Additionally, I've noticed that he is often absent.
Next week is the end of the grading period. My host teacher gave all the students copies of their missing assignments and a second chance to turn things in. "Bobby" doesn't seem interested and spent at least 30 minutes staring at a blank computer screen.
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Great observations! Classic disengaged student! He really needs a project that he'll find relevant to his life!
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