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Case: Reasonable Expectations
For my Methods for English Language Learners (ELL) course at the university, I was assigned to interview two upper-elementary students who were recent immigrants. I picked one Asian and one Hispanic student for the interview, both of whom had good English proficiency. Before talking to the students, I talked to the classroom teacher, Mrs. Morgan. As an experienced teacher, Mrs. Morgan really impressed me with her knowledge about how to teach English Language Learners. She said the most important thing in teaching ELLs was setting reasonable expectations for their performance. When I interviewed the students the next day, I learned a lot about ELLs' experiences. The Asian student said he was confused most of the time. The teacher gave him difficult tasks without detailed directions. He had to rely on his classmates to figure out what to do. The Hispanic student felt like the teacher did not think much of him. He said that especially in math the problems the teacher gave him were too simple for him. He also mentioned that the teacher never called on him. Mrs. Morgan asked me to share my interview findings with her. What should I tell her? What do you think is problematic about Mrs. Morgan's beliefs and practices?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would absolutely tell Mrs. Morgan about your findings. I believe it is necessary for the sake of the students. You must find a balance for these English Language Learners. One student finds his tasks too difficult and one finds his too easy. You can easily explain this to Mrs. Morgan in a polite, kind way. I honestly believe she will appreciate you telling her about your findings because it sounds like she does care about these students. The issue at hand is getting the students where they need to be and where they feel comfortable. In both cases of the students, neither one feels like they are making progress. I believe each ELL should have his/her own special expectations that are well thought out and reasonable. I think it may be good to give the students work that ranges from easy, moderately difficult, and difficult. This way, you are neither assuming that the student can do difficult work, nor are you underestimating the students abilities. By doing this, you may be able to find where the ELL is most comfortable and begin there. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. It is vital to the students' success that you mention their feelings to the teacher, otherwise, if ignored they may develop a negative opinion about teachers and or school. I like the idea of giving students questions that are easy, moderately difficult, and difficult to determine their abilities instead of just assuming what they may be. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2015 7:58 pm |
| Rated By: tuWyDe |
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| Comments: I completely agree with you. It is important she shares this information with Mrs. Morgan. She might not be aware and appreciate you enlightening her on the situation. Also, I think it is a good idea to give students work that is at their level. |
| Rated On: February 26, 2015 7:32 pm |
| Rated By: uVataS |
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| Comments: This is a great way to go about an awkward situation. I would do the exact same thing. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2016 3:40 am |
| Rated By: Raven B |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: Thank you for the nice/fair solution that you provided. I agree that Mrs. Morgan needs to be informed on the students opinions in order to balance out for approaches to them. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2019 3:19 am |
| Rated By: maVeqy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: agreed! |
| Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:08 am |
| Rated By: turyhu |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution, the situation should be discussed with the teacher. |
| Rated On: April 3, 2022 1:59 pm |
| Rated By: gupeVy |
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