Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Socially awkward student A student has a difficult time working with others. This student is particularly socially awkward, and he mumbles continuously, so it's very difficult to understand him. He gets made if you ask him to repeat himself. He rolls his eyes and stomps around when put in any paired or group setting. He keeps his head down a majority of the class. He claims he's listening, but it's hard to keep him actively involved. How do you reach this student? How do you teach him to effectively and appropriately work with others? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I believe the best thing to do is to have a parent/teacher conference set up to discuss the problems in the class. It could also be something going on at home if it is then you could have the student counselor get involved. Adding things that the student is interested into the curriculum might help get their attention too. Try and see if there's anything that you are also doing that is upsetting the student.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I agree with your solution! Talking to the parents is necessary. If the parents are not helpful, the school counselor and other professionals should be involved. I was glad to see that you suggested getting to know the students likes and dislikes and creating lessons that are relevant to him. I would even talk to the student individually (not in front of the class) to see why he dislikes group time and to offer help if needed. I would handle this situation similarly! Rated On: March 2, 2016 6:41 pm Rated By: Melissa Dison