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  Case: Off topic / unrelated discussions
Every time my teacher puts the students in groups they just talk about topics unrelated to the class and usually always get off topic. How can she address this problem without singling these students out?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The teacher should make sure the groups are an appropriate size and composition. She can try to assign each student a role and hold each (and the team) accountable for an end product. If that doesn't work, she should speak to these students individually to determine if there is a problem in the group she's unaware of. It may just be that friends are together in groups and not focusing on the work.
 
     
     
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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: Speaking to them individually could help
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:16 pm
Rated By: jereQy
 
     
     
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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 that giving each student a separate part of the assignment would help. I also think having the proper size helps. If there are too many students in a group then that is just initiating discussion.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 12:37 am
Rated By: beVuLu
 
     
     
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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 believe that considering group composition as a potential problem is important. The additional consideration of if the tasks suited for group work could also be a factor. Furthermore, I believe the suggestion of holding them accountable for an end product could be very helpful to motivating them to be on task. Additionally, periodic check ins with group progress towards their task could help keep students on task as they never know when the teacher wants to see what they progress they have made towards achieving their goals.
Rated On: October 25, 2020 10:22 pm
Rated By: Kristen Duffy
 
     
     
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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: Group Roles help manage groups and make sure they are staying on task while holding each student accountable by their role.
Rated On: February 28, 2021 4:34 pm
Rated By: Lauren Toner
 
     
     
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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: Assigning roles in the group is very novel! Also telling students that any work left over is homework.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:06 am
Rated By: Kessid Vonderhaar
 
     
     
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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 think that making sure the groups are small and having roles is a great way to make sure they are on task and working on the assignment.
Rated On: September 29, 2021 1:50 pm
Rated By: vuzuDe
 
     
     
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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 totally agree that role assigning would help give each student a particular engaging responsibility.
Rated On: October 3, 2021 10:50 pm
Rated By: etazeW
 
     
     
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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: Individualization is best. Write a reflection for each assignment considering how effectively it grabbed each students attention. Use it as feedback for your next one.
Rated On: October 25, 2021 5:30 pm
Rated By: TyNede
 
     
     
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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: Individual roles are great ways to keep students on track
Rated On: October 28, 2021 7:36 am
Rated By: geTuPa
 
     
     
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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: The teacher should definetly make the class groups smaller maybe.
Rated On: November 8, 2021 4:14 am
Rated By: uguZyt
 
     
     
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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 with this solution, assigning roles to the students may be helpful.
Rated On: April 3, 2022 11:38 am
Rated By: gupeVy
 
     
     
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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: Assigning a role for each group member can help to get to get the work done.
Rated On: April 11, 2022 8:07 pm
Rated By: juRuqa
 
     
     
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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: The size of the group is definitely important to consider.
Rated On: July 19, 2023 5:46 pm
Rated By: puRyMe