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  Case: I just cannot do this!
After teaching for a few years, I have witnessed many students who say "I cannot do this." However, these students always seem to find a way to work through their problems and become successful in the end. However, I had a student you was very defiant in knowing that they would never understand anything I taught. For example, one day I took time during class to physical sit down with this student and work step by step with them on a problem. In the end, they believed we were working it incorrectly and completely erased all the work we had just accomplished. They kept believing that they were stupid and would never get the material that was being taught. It gets frustrating here a student believe this about themselves and it seems that I cannot do anything to change their mind. What can I do?
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I have one student currently who has self-esteem issues who always is sure they're 'dumb' and can't learn anything. We have tried positive reinforcement and praise but nothing seems to work with this student. The student has talked to the guidance counselor but they are always agitated afterwards when they talk to them. What I find helps this student is whenever they find something to be easy for them or when they're allowed to show someone else how to do something they really perk up. I find that allowing the student to teach others and be helpful with their knowledge allows that student to see themselves as a success rather than a failure like they think they are.
 
     
     
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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: When students can help or teach others, it really boosts their self-confidence. If they understand it well enough to explain it, then they've really got a handle on it.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 12:33 am
Rated By: yGeHyz
 
     
     
  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: N/A
Rated On: February 25, 2019 12:55 am
Rated By: ZyQeHy