DISTRESSED STUDENTS: REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS
Question 1:
Three weeks into the semester a student who had been regularly attending begins missing
class, his performance on assignments drops, and he appears listless in class. In
journal entries he makes references to a significant life event (e.g., death, illness,
divorce, etc).
What is your response?
What actions should you take to address this student's behavior?
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- Speak to the student privately:
Instructor: "Sarah, I am concerned about the sudden changes I've noticed in your attendance
and your grades. I remember that you mentioned in your journal that you went through
a major change in your life. You don't seem to be as lively as you used to be. Are
you feeling down?