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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 would not completely separate them so that they feel isolated. They need each other. However, I would not completely isolate them from their English-speaking classmates. I would allow them to remain in small groups dispersed throughout the rest of the students. All students learn better when stress is reduced so if they feel comfortable and less stressed with other Spanish-speaking students that is fine. They will begin speaking bits of English soon, when they are ready.
 
     
     
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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, separation is not the key. The teacher needs a change of attitude towards her non-English speaking students.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 1:12 am
Rated By: uZyvaP
 
     
     
  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: This solutions reduces stress for both the teacher and the students; making the classroom better as a whole. It encourages the students to speak English but still allows the Spanish speaking students to communicate among themselves in their native tongue.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:57 pm
Rated By: Lauren Hill
 
     
     
  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: Yes, isolation isn't good.
Once their ready they'll learn it so fast!
Rated On: October 20, 2019 11:16 pm
Rated By: ygyXeT
 
     
     
  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: agreed.
Rated On: November 13, 2022 8:39 pm
Rated By: buTuDe