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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!)
Many times friendship does not mean that they are going to work together in a project. This is the case with Matt and Jake, so pair them with different classmates. Pair Matt with someone bossy as he is, so both can manage working together.Talk to both after the situation, so they can both share their feelings, as a teacher you do not want friendship to finish, so if there is a need to say "I am sorry" just the two alone will be a good time.
 
     
     
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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: Agree
Rated On: October 6, 2020 1:42 pm
Rated By: Meghan Fletcher
 
     
     
  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: I really like the idea of trying to mend the friendship after the project is over.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 4:58 pm
Rated By: dazugu
 
     
     
  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: .
Rated On: November 6, 2023 4:43 am
Rated By: TyXeDa