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Case: New ESOL student
I have a new student in my class. His family speaks Spanish and almost no English. He desperately wants to learn English, but refuses to speak Spanish. His family moves around a lot, and last year he was in Cuba. This is his first year in a public school that he is actually attending every day. He is in the process of being entered into the ESOL program. In the time being, he is reading at a D reading level (based on Running Record testing that ranges from A-Z. His classmates are at J and above.) During full class instruction, he refuses to complete the assignments. During small group, he will complete at least 80% of the work. What methods do I use to engage him in the classwork? All of his books are at his reading level, but it is a Kindergarten reading level.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would try talking to the student. The moment you find out you are getting an ESOL student in your class or for instance this situation make the student feel welcome. Encourage a positive and welcome environment for the student to feel comfortable in the unfamiliar class environment. Encourage the other classmates to be your "little helpers" to welcome the student's culture into their setting and be eager to get to know more about him. Also, if possible try placing the student with a peer that perhaps have a similar background. Another strategy could be to seek resources and advice from an ESOL teacher. |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: These are all great strategies and I think they all would be effective and helpful in this situation. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 2:44 pm |
| Rated By: esaSaV |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution because it is very important to make a new ESOL student feel welcomed. This will make the transition easier for the student and the positive environment will be encouraging for them to learn in. It will also be helpful to partner these students up with students that are willing to help them. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:14 pm |
| Rated By: yjeNus |
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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 |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: Definitely great him with open arms, the student is stepping into a whole new world. |
| Rated On: October 21, 2014 1:55 am |
| Rated By: Amanda Smith |
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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 |
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| Comments: I don't think talking to student will solve the problem since he cannot really speak English and refuses to speak Spanish. |
| Rated On: October 21, 2014 4:05 am |
| Rated By: Deborah Guyton |
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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 do this. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 3:20 am |
| Rated By: eMaGeB |
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