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While discussing different cultures and their norms, I had a student who got very offensive when the Muslim culture came up to discuss. I tried to control the situation and keep it civilized and not meant to attack any other races. This particular student got in a very heated discussion with another and stormed out. What should I do in the future to avoid a situation like this one?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In the future, set ground rules for having discussions; everyone must take turns talking, no one can leave the room; etc. The biggest thing is getting your students to understand how tolerance works; you might not agree with what is being said, but you will be respectful.
 
     
     
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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 your solution. Setting ground rules before the discussion is very important. The student still may not adhere to these rules if they are upset, but at least there is something to fall back on when discussing with that student why their abrupt leaving the classroom was not appropriate. I agree that it is very important to promote tolerance of others and their opinions. Great advice.
Rated On: February 29, 2016 6:48 pm
Rated By: Melissa Dison
 
     
     
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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 agree with this and I would not handle the situation this way.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 3:55 am
Rated By: uBybuz
 
     
     
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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 wouldn't say "no one can leave the room." Sometimes, when things get very heated, that really is the best option for both parties.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 9:58 pm
Rated By: daPaJa
 
     
     
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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: Students should be allowed to leave the room if they feel uncomfortable.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:58 pm
Rated By: aTaqyW
 
     
     
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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: This solution does not seem very helpful. I would not follow this solution.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 3:40 am
Rated By: Samantha Rey