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Case: My Colleague Speaks Broken English
In my school we practice team teaching. One of my colleagues and I share the same students. She teaches Science and Social Studies, while I teach Math and Language Arts including Reading. Because we teach lower elementary students—2nd grade—I pay special attention to modeling correct use of English in both writing and speaking in my lessons. This is where my problem begins. My team teacher is an immigrant from Korea. She speaks English well, but she makes mistakes regularly. I can see some of my students making mistakes in their speech and writing that mimic the mistakes I hear from my team teacher. What should I do about this? I do not want her to get in trouble because she is a very good teacher. If I inform her about what I have observed in her speech, would I be culturally insensitive? How should I tell her about this? I am at a total loss.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
It is very important that you pay special attention to modeling correct use of English. As teachers we play an important role in the way students act and speak. When you notice your students speaking incorrect English correct them in a positive way. You should talk to your colleague one on one and give her constructive criticism and offer to help her if she needs it. Explain to her you feel she is a great teacher, but she needs to work on speaking correct English. If you discuss the matter in a positive and encouraging way she shouldn't become offended. |
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| 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 |
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| Comments: I think that it is all about how you approach this situation. I agree that speaking with the colleague could really help the situation as long as it was done respectfully. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:44 pm |
| Rated By: Brianne Blowers |
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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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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
No
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| Comments: Add to the fact to cater to the teachers sense of confidence. Let her know that she is a great teacher, and you are telling her the criticism so that she can catch her error to uphold being great even in teaching English |
| Rated On: November 20, 2022 9:14 pm |
| Rated By: segeRa |
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