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  Case: Socially awkward student
A student has a difficult time working with others. This student is particularly socially awkward, and he mumbles continuously, so it's very difficult to understand him. He gets made if you ask him to repeat himself. He rolls his eyes and stomps around when put in any paired or group setting. He keeps his head down a majority of the class. He claims he's listening, but it's hard to keep him actively involved. How do you reach this student? How do you teach him to effectively and appropriately work with others?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I child like this might benefit from choosing his own group or pair to work with when needed. Try to give this child a topic or product that is interesting for him. Sometimes children that are socially shy, need only to have someone show they care and then they will start coming out of their shell.
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I feel that letting the student choose their own group will only reinforce the bad behavior. I do agree that the child should be givne an topic or product entering to them.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 8:47 pm
Rated By: MaXuDe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I disagree with this solution, if the student does not like working with others, I do not think that letting him pick his own group would be an effective strategy.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:15 am
Rated By: Hannah Poore
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I don't feel like this is enough to address the issue, although initiatives like this in general may be helpful to foster a sense of community.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 5:34 pm
Rated By: WyJyGa