Scenario:

You are working in a classroom setting with a grade 3 class. The teacher has assigned you to work with Mark and John. They are very difficult to manage and somewhat needy boys, who take up all your time. You enjoy your work with them and feel that you are learning a great deal about working with children and youth.

Problem #1 Another child in the class (Julie) who appears to be withdrawn and anxious, wants to spend some time with you. You would like to work with this little girl, but you are also enjoying the time with the two boys.

• Who owns this problem and why?
• Name 2 strategies/techniques from the text you could use to address the problem.
• For each strategy/technique, tell me in detail how you would apply it step-by-step.

Problem #2 Mark and John are good friends, but they are constantly involved in some form of power struggle, especially when you are working with the two of them together. This is often distracting them from their schoolwork.

• Who owns this problem and why?
• Name 2 strategies/techniques from the text you could use to address the problem.
• For each strategy/technique, tell me in detail how you would apply it step-by-step.