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  Case: A dividing line
In a high school gen ed class there are a variety of students from different backgrounds and races. The students sit in clusters of friends that they feel most 'comfortable'. These groups very clearly distinguish the differences between the student, but no one seems to have a problem. As a teacher how could you mix up the classroom setting to allow students to not be divided by differences?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Allow a lot of cooperative learning activities to try and mix the students. Let them occasionally choose but you should randomize who will work together. When doing this keep note of the students personalities and make sure that they will be able to get along during the activities.
 
     
     
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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 like that this solution does not just force the students into intermingling. As a teacher, you'll be keeping note of personalities and obvious conflicts that just randomizing seating does not include.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:10 pm
Rated By: yJeXad
 
     
     
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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: This solution is easy to implement but also takes into account the individual needs of the student. Making sure that the groups that are chosen are able to work together well.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 7:56 pm
Rated By: tygaBu
 
     
     
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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: This was an effective answer. Collaborative working seems less invasive
Rated On: October 19, 2015 1:46 am
Rated By: aqaWuR
 
     
     
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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 cooperative learning and find this a very effective solution.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 4:57 am
Rated By: uBybuz
 
     
     
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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 would mix it up, and occasionally let them choose as well.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 1:37 am
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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: this is a good solution
Rated On: March 7, 2016 2:51 am
Rated By: eqySam
 
     
     
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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: This would be very affective in that it allows for proper selection to bring students together. I love how you said that sometimes let them chose who they work with as it will allow them a break from the challenge of group work. Some students are uncomfortable with group work and this will ease the stress of group work.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 10:05 pm
Rated By: emeBuz
 
     
     
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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: This is an strategy that I would use
Rated On: October 17, 2016 1:20 am
Rated By: ujyQeX
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: This is a great tip!
Rated On: October 18, 2016 11:58 pm
Rated By: Elisa Perez
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I would define this idea as every time you have an assignment that requires partners, students will be assigned to work with someone they have not worked with, and each time you do this everyone will have to be with someone new.
Rated On: October 24, 2016 12:47 am
Rated By: Aja Galioto
 
     
     
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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: Choosing the groups randomly provides for diversity within groups and breaking out of their comfort zones. However, making notes about students who don't get along can help as well to avoid conflict. Also, having students self-select their groups from time to time is also fine as long as it doesn't interfere with their education.
Rated On: March 1, 2017 8:19 pm
Rated By: jyHyHy
 
     
     
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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: Build this into your classroom culture!
Rated On: July 4, 2017 11:34 am
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
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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 think this is a good idea. It's a great way to give the students choices, as well as being able to make those choices for them.
Rated On: October 9, 2017 8:38 pm
Rated By: aduNaQ
 
     
     
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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: Mixing students in group assignments seems best for this situation.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 4:22 am
Rated By: ByGeDa
 
     
     
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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 think this is a good solution
Rated On: February 25, 2018 5:58 pm
Rated By: uXysej
 
     
     
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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 think this is an appropriate answer.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 7:15 pm
Rated By: yqeQag
 
     
     
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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 really like this one as it is original and relevant. It is also very useful! I would follow this solution.
Rated On: February 26, 2018 2:27 am
Rated By: Samantha Rey
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 27, 2018 11:21 pm
Rated By: agedyQ
 
     
     
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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: Randomizing the students will encourage them to work together through the activities.
Rated On: October 8, 2018 2:21 pm
Rated By: uQuJyh
 
     
     
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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: This is a strong solution. Assigning group projects and picking the groups yourself allows the students to work with others
Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:05 pm
Rated By: Keith Evans
 
     
     
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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 would do the same thing. Implement different assigned groups for group projects every now and then to ensure everyone is getting the chance to cooperate and be comfortable with everyone.
Rated On: July 4, 2019 4:03 am
Rated By: yQebyb
 
     
     
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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: IF I were in this situation I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 19, 2019 7:19 pm
Rated By: upuneG
 
     
     
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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: A variety of letting the student choose and choosing for them will provide a great solution to the situation
Rated On: February 23, 2020 8:31 pm
Rated By: Taylor G.
 
     
     
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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: This would help mix and mingle the students. Hopefully the teacher will see a difference.
Rated On: November 8, 2021 4:52 am
Rated By: uguZyt