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Case: The N-Word
My name is Kristin. I have taught high school English for nine years in a rural school. Recently, my husband and I had to move to a much larger city because of a promotion my husband received. I found a job as an English teacher at a high school that serves mostly African American and Hispanic students. My new students are nice and respectful. However, there is one issue that has been bothering me. I have been seeing my students talking to each other using the "n word." They are not bothered by this, but even in class discussions, if they are responding to one another, sometimes they use the "n word." In my previous school, we were very strict about these types of slurs. I am at loss now. Is this part of the school culture? Should I explain to my students why they should not use that word? Should I make a rule about it? I do not know how to deal with this.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I don't know if there's anything you can do this school year. You definitely need to start fresh next school year and lay some ground work. Set rules and enforce them. Make sure that everyone understands what's going on and what happens if the rules are broken. Maybe you could have a quick chat with the principal or guidance counselor for some advice. |
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Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: The teacher should not disregard the usage of the n word just because the school year has already begun. It is her classroom and she should set her regulations. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2014 12:06 am |
| Rated By: ySaryN |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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Yes
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| Comments: While it is certainly easier to start with a new year and new classroom expectations, the teacher could start rules at anytime. This sets a precedent, even if they struggle to uphold the rule out of habit, there will be a decrease in the use. |
| Rated On: March 7, 2021 4:34 pm |
| Rated By: WyJyGa |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: I do not agree necessarily, I understand it has been a tough year, but as teachers there is always somewhere to start and that time is now. |
| Rated On: March 8, 2021 4:00 am |
| Rated By: pydara |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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No
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| Comments: not useful |
| Rated On: November 25, 2022 2:08 pm |
| Rated By: segeRa |
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