Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Student gets help from native speakers During an internship in an ESOL class, I noticed that one of the student's essay seemed abnormal. The language used didn't relate to the student's previous work. Later I found out the student associated with native English speakers that assisted (or did) her assignments. How should I deal with this? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) First, I would ensure that the ESOL student understood the assignment directions and then I would have the student complete the assignment again. I noticed during my internship that ESOL students look out for each other and help each other complete tasks. During independent practice, if you want students to do their own work, have the students change seats before starting the assignment. Also, ask the Bilingual Assistant to review the assignment and instructions with the ESOL students before assigning the task in class to ensure that all your ESOL students know to do their work.