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Case: Unclear Future
In my many years of teaching high school, I have seen all types of students. Noora, a student from Pakistan, was one of the most special students. She was definitely one of the most intelligent I have had. She also had an extraordinary work ethic and interpersonal skills. When other students in her class had difficulty with any subject, Noora was there to help them. I thought she had a very bright future. Knowing her strong skills and knowledge in math and sciences, I thought she would go to a prestigious university. One day I decided to talk to Noora about her future plans and I was shocked by what I heard. She said that two months after graduating from high school, she was going to get married to the son of a family friend. She did not seem very disturbed by this. I went to talk to Noora's parents to explain to them what a great student she was and why they should reconsider their decision to marry her at such a young age. I told them that what they were doing was unfair. The very next day Noora's family sent a formal complaint letter to my school principal stating that I was being disrespectful their culture, and that it is their business to decide their daughter's future, not the teacher's. I was devastated when the principal informed me about this. I thought I was being a good teacher. I still do not want to give up on Noora's future. What should I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would have went to my principal before discussing with her parents what they should do with their child. There is a very thin line that teacher's can cross and get in serious trouble. The only solution I can suggest, would be to talk to Noora and explain to her the importance of college. She has to decide on her own if she is going to follow her parents' wishes and get married so young or not. It sounds like Noora needs exposure to cultures and ways of life besides her own so that she is able to make a decision that can change her entire future. |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I agree that Noora needs more exposure but we should not be disrespectful to her parents. |
| Rated On: May 31, 2015 10:21 pm |
| Rated By: ezyXyh |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: Referring to the principal can keep the teacher out of trouble. |
| Rated On: October 8, 2018 2:56 pm |
| Rated By: uQuJyh |
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