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  Case: Frustrated ELL
I just recently started working with a pre-production ELL student (we'll call him Jake). He was teamed up with another student (we'll call him Matt) to work on building a bridge for a STEM project. My CT thought the two boys would make a good pair because usually, they hang out at recess and lunch. My CT thought that they would be able to communicate well enough to complete the project (lots of visuals were provided and it is a very hands-on project). Trouble is, Matt got very bossy towards Jake. I explained to Matt that Jake had ideas and wanted to participate, too, and that they were to work together. A few minutes later, Jake was in tears. He was continuing to do all that Matt told him to, but through a tear streaked face. What would you do in this situation? How would you fix this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I know that your CT thought that these boys would work well together, but they are obviously struggling together. I would talk to Matt and let him know that if he does not let Jake participate then he would have to work alone. If this behavior continued then I would move Jake to a different group and let Matt work alone because obviously, he is having a power struggle. I would also try to make up rules for Matt when working in pairs or a group.
 
     
     
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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: What if the student is always like this?
Rated On: October 6, 2020 1:41 pm
Rated By: Meghan Fletcher
 
     
     
  Rating
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: .
Rated On: November 6, 2023 4:44 am
Rated By: TyXeDa