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  Case: Overly Touchy ESOL Student
I have a student in my 1st grade class who is very sweet and willing to learn. He is an ESOL student who has not even been in the United States for a year. The teacher I am working with has had an issue with this student crossing the lines with many rules (getting up out of his seat without asking, running in line, etc.) because every other adult at the school doesn't feel they should correct him because he "won't understand." This is not the case. However, because this little boy has been able to get away with so much, he has now taken to getting a little too friendly with some of the young ladies in the classroom--nothing inappropriate, but we will often find him petting their hair while we are sitting on the carpet, he will hug them, and he gets very close to their face when he says hello to them in the morning. Some of these girls do not welcome this affection. Any suggestions on steps that should be taken?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would have a conference with the parents to see if there is a cultural reason for his behavior. I would then try to explain to them the culture of the classroom and how some of his behavior is inappropriate or not culturally appropriate here in the US. I would encourage him to share more of his culture with the class to possibly gain insight into whether his behavior is cultural or just him pushing the limits.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I do not think that this solution will be effective.
Rated On: October 5, 2015 1:07 am
Rated By: TuBuJy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: not sure a parent conference should be the first step
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:45 am
Rated By: uWureg