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Case: Silent Period
Grigor is in my 4th grade classroom. He came to the US last year with his family from Bulgaria. He was in 4th grade at our school last year as well. He was retained in 4th grade because he did not develop his English language skills. I learned about a "silent period" that children go through when they learn a new language. My guess is that Grigor is in the silent period. But it does not make sense to me that he would be in the silent period for almost two years. He does not say anything in class. He does not socialize with his classmates either. He can read and write in simple English though. His parents tell me that he acts completely normal at home and he is able to communicate with English speaking people at home when they have guests. This is really puzzling. I have to find a way to communicate with Grigor and discover what is holding him back from communicating with people at school. I need some help.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I believe that Grigor wants to communicate at school but because he has recently come to the US he has not fully learned the English language he doesn't. The English speaking people that visit his home are probably speaking English at a rate that is understandable. As the teacher, I would have a private conversation with Grigor and ask him why won't he speak in class. I will reassure him that no on will tease or taunt him and that in my classroom environment he doesn't have to be scared or ashamed to express himself. I will inform him that I am aware of his reading and writing skills of the English language and tell him how well he is at doing these things. While doing this, I will be sure to speak at a slower pace and I will be sure to articulate. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution and think that talking to the student along with making him feel welcome is a great idea. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2014 8:49 pm |
| Rated By: taMaSe |
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Rating
| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: Great solution, speaking a second language is hard and native speakers forget that they are talking too fast. Slowing it down will be very helpful to him, I'm sure. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 2:59 pm |
| Rated By: Angela Avery |
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