Comments on: What to Do When You Suspect a Student But Can’t Be Sure

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 04:48:43 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Taylor. That is why she wrote that "if you’re teaching in a Christian school, you can add that God knows, too)."

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 19:21:11 +0000

I tend to charge that “gray hill” so I appreciate your alternative. Thank you for giving a Christian perspective to education. Even though I teach in a public school, being a Christian is a part of who I am and is with me in the classroom even if I never mention it. We all should “Teach for the Heart.”

By: Christian

Christian — Sat, 07 May 2016 16:35:13 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Taylor. Hello?....this website is for Christian teachers

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 20:42:54 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Taylor. Lol I was really bothered by the god comment too.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 16:49:41 +0000

Since I teach at a public school, I wouldn’t use the “God knows” tactic. But you have given me a lot to think about. I think when I have this talk, with a student I suspect of cheating, I’ll explain that they have damaged their trust relationship with me and with any other students who know the truth. And the long-term consequences are that they have lost an opportunity to learn something, to practice a skill, or to move knowledge from short-term to long-term memory. This WILL come back to them, either in future work for me, such as future tests, and in their future classes. In short, their cheating didn’t hurt me one iota, but it might have damaged their relationships and their future…for something as insignificant as a number on a piece of paper.
I’ve been reading a lot about growth mindsets lately, and this works with what I’ve been teaching my students about the benefits of “failure”.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:16:39 +0000

I love these thoughts! As a first year teacher at a Christian school I have run into many situations like these and didn’t know what to do. I tend to “play it safe” or ignore situations that arise when I don’t know what to do. Your advice is so helpful! Thank you.

By: Kathryn Taylor

Kathryn Taylor — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:34:04 +0000

I hope you teach in a private school. Public school teachers should not bring god into the classroom in any way, shape, or form. My kids would tell you that there is no god.

By: Karen Copeland

Karen Copeland — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:06:49 +0000

Love this post. I think it is relevant for parents too – I will be sharing 🙂