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Case: Hesitations to speak English
Miss Johnson enjoys teaching Kindergarten very much. Her love for children has allowed her to be a "natural" in the classroom. She has been so comfortable instructing Kindergarteners, that she has never felt unprepared for any situation that might occur in her daily classroom routines. Miss Johnson is confident in the reputation she has gained with her students and their parents. Miss Johnson started this particular school year with a few ESL (English as a Second Language) students in her classroom. Her self confidence did not waver as she carefully planned her lessons with these second language learners in mind. Miss Johnson continued to strengthen her teaching skills as she observed the progress of her students, including the ESL students who had become very much a part of the Kindergarten class. One certain ESL student, Rosa, was learning English at a slower rate than the other language learners. Miss Johnson attributed Rosa's reluctance to speak the new language to her shyness and lack of confidence. Furthermore, Rosa's parents had never responded to Miss Johnson's notes and invitations. Miss Johnson decided to give the situation more time and not worry about rushing to conclusions. When February arrived, Miss Johnson sent home notes with her students informing parents about the upcoming Valentine's Day Kindergarten party. She asked parents to send a shoebox to school in order for their children to decorate it, in preparation for the special day. The next day Miss Johnson's eager students began bringing in their boxes. When Rosa presented a nicely wrapped box to Miss Johnson, the classroom grew silent. For the first time in her teaching career, Miss Johnson was not prepared for this moment. She asked Rosa if she should open the box. Rosa smiled and nodded for her teacher to unwrap the box. When Miss Johnson took off the bow and unwrapped the box, she realized that Rosa's parents had not only wrapped the shoebox but had put something in it. Miss Johnson slowly opened the shoebox as everybody watched. Much to Miss Johnson's surprise, the box contained a brand new pair of lady's shoes. All of the Kindergarteners laughed, all except for Rosa.
Questions:
1. After observing Rosa's hesitations to speak English, what approaches could Miss Johnson pursue to assess the situation?
2. What steps can Miss Johnson take to assure parental communication and involvement?
3. How could Miss Johnson make a pleasant learning situation out of the Valentine box event?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
1.Miss Johnson needs to set up a meeting with Rosa and start to get a better feel of her situation in order to help her. They need to have a safe and welcoming teacher student relationship in order for Rosa to open up with Miss Johnson. Miss Johnson needs to find out if Rosa is just shy or if she is truly struggling with English in the classroom since it is most likely not spoken a lot at home.
2. Miss Johnson also needs to set up a meeting with Rosa's parents. She may need to have an interpreter involved to ensure Rosa's parents fully understand her message about their daughter. Also, from then on out Miss Johnson needs to make sure her notes home to Rosa's parents are written in their native language so they know exactly what they say.
3. Miss Johnson can turn this into a teachable moment by explaining that when you give instructions or a message to someone you want to make sure it is very clear so they know exactly what is expected of them. She can also explain that it is hurtful to be laughed at in a situation, and they need to put themselves in Rosa's shoes and think how she feels when everyone laughed at her. |
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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 would do the same if I was in this situation.
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| Rated On: October 18, 2014 2:29 pm |
| Rated By: TuBuJy |
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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 |
Yes
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| Comments: This is a great solution |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:24 pm |
| Rated By: Doniesha |
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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 |
Yes
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| Comments: I agree with all of the suggestions listed. It sounds like Rosa needs some individual time with her teacher to get acclimated and to feel welcome. I agree that Rosa's parents need to be involved and a letter home in their language would be a great start as well as an interpreter during the scheduled meeting. An interpreter during the meeting with Rosa is something to consider as well. I agree that there is a great opportunity to show the other students to treat others with respect and not to laugh at them. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:09 pm |
| Rated By: uVejeg |
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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: I do not necessarily agree with #3. I think the response might embarrass Rosa further. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 4:52 am |
| Rated By: WeGuQy |
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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 |
Yes
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2015 11:42 pm |
| Rated By: RuTemu |
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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 |
Yes
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| Comments: I agree |
| Rated On: October 6, 2020 1:59 pm |
| Rated By: Meghan Fletcher |
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