Question

A learner asks for an extension for a written assignment. The learner states that he has just started chemotherapy for cancer and has not felt well, and that three more days would really make a huge difference. You grant the extension. It is now two days past the extension deadline and no assignment has been submitted. You contact the learner who says that he has missed the extended deadline because of illness, and he asks if he could have just one more day. You grant this, but identify there will be no more extensions. Another learner tells you that the first learner is lying—there is no cancer. What is your action?

Answer 1

First of all, find out the correct reason by the teacher itself and understand what has exactly happened, Don't simply rely on the second student and take action. If you found that the first student is lying, they call her and make a one to one discussion with the student. Because if we ask in front of everyone, they won't accept the mistake.

Secondly, respond to the mistakes constructively. This means that, react to the child in a calm, constructive and solution-focused manner.

If the student admits her mistake, then encourage her to speak the truth.

If the student fails to admit the mistakes, then address the lie to the respective authorities and take necessary actions.

Always make sure that investigating the lie should not be in front of other classmates as it can create a bad impression for the studet and can find very embarassing.