| |
|
|
| |
Case: New Circumstances
Mrs. Stewart is teaching a fifth grade class again this school year. This will be her fourteenth year to teach fifth grade in the school where she began her professional career. Mrs. Stewart has been very excited about teaching in this school for yet another year. After thirteen years, she knows many of the actively involved parent volunteers who faithfully commit their time working in the classrooms. However, this will not be a typical school year for Mrs. Stewart. This particular year did not have a familiar start compared to previous years. One week after school began, an ESL (English as a Second Language) student moved into the high income neighborhood surrounding the school. A young girl from South America became Mrs. Stewart's new student. The Spanish speaking girl, Anna, would be hearing the English language for the first time in Mrs. Stewart's fifth grade classroom. Mrs. Stewart was told by the office Secretary that Anna had been attending public school for five years before leaving South America. Additionally, Mrs. Stewart learned that Anna and her family only speak Spanish in their home. Mrs. Stewart fears that her collective experiences teaching fifth grade for all of those years would not compare in complexity to her new circumstances.
Questions:
1. After being so familiar and comfortable with her fifth grade lesson plans, will Mrs. Stewart need to change her curriculum?
2. Will the language barrier and cultural differences prevent teaching and learning from happening in the classroom?
3. How will Mrs. Stewart involve Anna's parents in school activities?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This is an eventful period for Anna and her family. They are going through a major transition and need all the comfort they can get. Although it may seem rather frightful to take on an ESL student of this age, Mrs. Stewart needs to take a breath and put her best foot forward. Her curriculum should not change, however there should be adaptations and/or accommodations made for Anna. For example, Mrs. Stewart could label different items around the room using the Spanish translation. She could also have a small translation card on Anna's desk to assist her with common, necessary classroom words.
Although it may be difficult for Anna to transition right of the bat, teaching and learning will continue. I believe there truly isn't a day that nothing is learned. This cultural difference could be used as an even greater learning experience for the class. This grade level is perfect for understanding and grasping the culture of others.
Mrs. Stewart should attempt to get her classroom newsletters translated. By using the school translator, she could set up meetings with them to go over any questions or concerns they may have. Many schools offer English classes for adults, which could be a great tool for Anna's parents. This could truly benefit Anna by having her parents learning along with her. Communication between teacher and parents is key! |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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 didn't know about schools offering English classes for adults. That is a really great resource and would definitely make parents feel more welcomed as well as more knowledgeable! |
| Rated On: February 13, 2013 9:30 am |
| Rated By: Julia DiTillio |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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: |
| Rated On: February 25, 2013 7:30 pm |
| Rated By: eMypur |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2015 11:48 pm |
| Rated By: RuTemu |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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: Yes communication is key! |
| Rated On: October 19, 2020 12:07 am |
| Rated By: usuBuQ |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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 found this solution to be useful. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2022 3:51 pm |
| Rated By: gupeVy |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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 would use this in my classroom |
| Rated On: October 17, 2022 3:14 am |
| Rated By: NyXaze |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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: . |
| Rated On: November 6, 2023 4:55 am |
| Rated By: TyXeDa |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
