Teacher-Parent Altercation Incident Analysis

Teacher-Parent Altercation Incident Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Education, Social Studies, Journalism

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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A middle school teacher in Drexel Hill was placed on leave after an altercation with a parent in the school parking lot. The incident, which followed a minor car accident, was captured on video and went viral, causing public outrage. The teacher's identity was not disclosed, but the school district placed her on administrative leave pending investigation. The parent involved chose to remain anonymous but praised the district's handling of the situation, emphasizing that one teacher's actions do not reflect the entire school.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action was taken against the teacher involved in the altercation?

She was promoted.

She was transferred to another school.

She was placed on leave.

She was given a warning.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the incident involving the teacher and parent occur?

In the classroom

In the school parking lot

In the school cafeteria

In the principal's office

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to the video of the incident?

They were outraged.

They were amused.

They were supportive.

They were indifferent.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggered the altercation between the teacher and the parent?

A scheduling conflict

A classroom incident

A minor car accident

A disagreement over school policy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the school district respond to the incident?

They expelled the student involved.

They placed the teacher on administrative leave.

They ignored it.

They held a press conference.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the school district say about the teacher's actions?

They were exemplary.

They were deeply troubling.

They were typical of all teachers.

They were misunderstood.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the parent involved in the incident decide regarding his identity?

He chose to remain anonymous.

He held a press conference.

He publicly apologized.

He moved to another district.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the parent commend the school district for?

Their silence

Their strict punishment

Their leniency

Their quick response

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the school district emphasize about their teachers?

All teachers are like the one involved.

They need more training.

The incident reflects the values of the school.

The actions of one teacher do not represent all.