What is your role as a teacher? What assistance is available to Micheal and to his family in your community?

Case Study 2: The Johnson Family

You are a first grade teacher at an elementry school. You are especially worried about one of the students in your class, Micheal Johnson. He always seems to arrive at the school extra early ( usually about 30 min.) He is never dressws appropriately for the weather, and his general appearance is sloppy. His school work is on gradelevel. However, at times his behavior is aggresive snd hostile ( especially toward classmates). On several occasions you have noticed bruises on him, and when you ask him about these, he is evasive. During your first parent-teAcher conference, youshare your concerns with the mother. She breaks down and tells you that her husband, Micheal’s stepfather is very hard on him. He is sarcastic,always belitting him, and at times gets physically violent with him. The mother ask for helps.

What is your role as a teacher? What assistance is available to Micheal and to his family in your community?

• The title of the case study and a summary of the problem/concerns
• Your response to the question(s) posed at the end of the case study, including what community services you would recommend (In examples that ask you to respond as a teacher, respond as a professional working with children and families.)
• Two general suggestions to foster communication, clearheadedness, and the development of a collaborative plan of action

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