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  Case: Fighting ESOL students
Two of my ESOL student from different countries start arguing about the civil unrest between their countries. They begin to push each other, just when principal walks in for observation. The principal breaks apart the students. What should I do at this point with my students?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
As unfortunate as this is, it's understandable that this occurs between students because they can't separate themselves from their culture, their history, and their experiences. However, it's possible to be culturally responsive and seek to build community within your classroom walls. You can research the conflict between their countries to gain a better understanding of the situation, and learn about the cultures and find ways to make meaningful experiences that resonate with them. It's important that your classroom is a safe environment; they need to know that you understand where they're coming from, but also that your classroom is a community where everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and grow. Try to incorporate trauma-informed practices, work with them on emotional regulation, let their perspectives be heard, and provide opportunities to build relationships.
 
     
     
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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: It is so important to gain a clear understanding into students' backgrounds and cultures. Understanding the conflict is the starting point to resolving the conflict.
Rated On: December 6, 2020 1:08 am
Rated By: vuTyVu
 
     
     
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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 you brought up some great suggestions. Both students are allowed to feel the way that they do, but they should also be safe and learn from each other.
Rated On: February 27, 2021 6:20 pm
Rated By: Torii Podmokly
 
     
     
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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 liked your solution because it is important to remind our students of the classroom community or classroom culture we are trying to create.
Rated On: February 28, 2021 4:21 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: I like that you want the teachers to do their own research to understand the situation better.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 1:27 am
Rated By: yDyVuB
 
     
     
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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 like that this solution includes the teacher researching the events in the students' home countries.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 2:59 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 this is a great response to this situation and I believe that by being a culturally responsive teacher then the teacher should speak individually to each student as well as discuss differences inside the classroom.
Rated On: September 28, 2021 11:39 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 love this because it is showing that you took the time to fully understand the matter at hand.
Rated On: October 2, 2021 10:37 pm
Rated By: yperyH
 
     
     
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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.
Rated On: October 15, 2022 5:29 pm
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: I agree
Rated On: October 17, 2022 1:47 am
Rated By: Jennifer Overbey