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Hi Kathy,

Echoing the comments of others, I agree that if she comes back, it is most effective to have her work with the team - a valuable lesson for her and them. One of the things that we have learned about lawyers is that an attribute essential for practice but frequently overlooked in law school is the ability to admit one's mistakes and apologize. This student has given her team and herself lots of opportunities for learning important lessons about the real work world.

Best wishe for the next 7 weeks -

Sophie
 

Sophie
Sophie M. Sparrow
Professor of Law 
Franklin Pierce Law Center
2 White Street
Concord, NH 03301
603.228.1541 x. 1205
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>>> "Zoghby, Kathy" <[log in to unmask]> 2/25/2010 2:45 PM >>> 
Hello everyone,

This is my second semester of using TBL in my non-science major Human Genetics course.  I have a student that has basically refused to get on board, so to speak, and has made life miserable for her team, in spite of many conversations and meetings with her and the team.  Today she stormed out of the classroom and said she was withdrawing from the class.  The rest of the team could not have been happier, and they have now said that if she changes her mind they do not want her back!  So, I am at a loss and have no idea what I do with this - one, I might get pressure from the administration to let her take the course without being a part of the team (hopefully not likely, but what if) and two - if she does come back - what do I do?  There are 7 weeks left in our semester.

I appreciate any words of wisdom.  I realize the TBL conference is going on in New Orleans right now - wish I could have made it. Hopefully next year.

Kathy Zoghby