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  Case: SPEAK ENGLISH!
I am a Kindergarden teacher that has a big group of hispanic students in the classroom. Many of them do not know how to speak English and thus makes it very complicated and frustrating to communicate. What is even worse, is that these students tend to speak Spanish when they are amongst themselves. Clearly, as a teacher I want them to be able to Participate, however, I am not sure whether or not I should separate them and forcé them to leave their native tongue at home.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I do think it would be beneficial to split the group up. At first, the Hispanic students would not be happy about the change, but it is important that they interact with English speaking people so that they can develop their language skills. There should be specific times scheduled into the lessons where these children can use their native language. We do not want to discourage them from embracing their culture, but it is our responsibility to ensure that they are able to be successful in schools where English is the primary language.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't believe this solution would solve the problem. I believe it may result in the Spanish speaking student falling behind in their studies. The teacher should regulate what students are saying in their native language not have them leave their culture at home. If the bilingual students are helping then they should continue to do so. The teacher should intertwine the two cultures.
Rated On: October 13, 2014 7:00 pm
Rated By: ySaryN
 
     
     
  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 also think it would be more beneficial to split the group up as these students will not grow academically if they still remain together and their English language speaking skills will not improve. They will be encouraged to speak their language during recess so that they will not feel discriminated against.
Rated On: November 7, 2015 6:37 pm
Rated By: yWasyD
 
     
     
  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: Implementing all students is what makes students feel like a whole in their class.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 11:09 pm
Rated By: ygyXeT