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  Case: Doesn't Respond to Name
One of my students does not respond when her name is called. I have to tap the student in order to get her attention. I discussed my observation with the parent and asked if they had noticed this and what could be the cause of it? They replied that nothing is wrong with the child, I just must not be saying it loud enough or perhaps there is too much going on around the student. However, even when I am only a foot behind the student saying her name, she still does not seem to hear me. What should I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would have a private, one-on-one conversation with the student to get further information. If the student is a select mute, which I only have limited experience with, getting the student to trust you and finding a nonverbal method of communication is paramount. If it is only the student's name not being responded to, but the student talks to other classmates and participates in class, ask the student why she does not respond to her name. Find out the reasoning behind the lack of response directly from the student and agree upon a method of communication between the two of you for the remainder of the school year.
 
     
     
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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: I agree talking to her may help
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:39 pm
Rated By: jereQy
 
     
     
  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 agree with this solution and being sensitive to the posiblitiltay that they could be hard of hearing or disabled in a similar way.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 4:10 am
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: I agree with talking one on one.
Rated On: November 1, 2021 4:07 am
Rated By: ejesyr
 
     
     
  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: Communicating with the student here is essential, to either discuss factors on why she is not responding, or if it's done on purpose. Talk with the student to get to the root of the problem.
Rated On: November 8, 2022 4:00 pm
Rated By: etaWeW