Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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!) Culture is something deeply personal to each student, but it is also important that we teach students to see each other beyond their country of origin. I would have a conference with the students to help them try to find something that they have in common to try to build a bridge between them. Also, I would encourage the teacher to look into the particular cultural conflict and see if there would be a way to incorporate a respectful discussion of the different perspectives on the conflict in a way that would help these students develop empathy and respect for each other's differing opinions.