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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!)
If this behavior continues, I would get the school counselor involved. She may have some suggestions as to how to handle this behavior. I know that some school systems have behavior programs in place that is geared towards situations like this. Also, have some partner activities and let the student work with a partner on some assignments, preferably someone the student is a little comfortable with already. Maybe this could help him open up a little bit.
 
     
     
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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: Definitely think that involving a professional would help the teacher and provide a good solution to the problem and making the teachers life easier.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 8:14 pm
Rated By: amemuW
 
     
     
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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: Both of these suggestions are great ideas, I would talk with the school counselor and see what they have to say about the situation, but I also think that pairing the student with a classmate they are comfortable with would be a great way to get the student involved and participating in class.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 8:30 pm
Rated By: esaSaV
 
     
     
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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 would do this.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:42 pm
Rated By: puQuZu
 
     
     
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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 like this solution to the problem. The school counselor may have some great ideas to help this student with this behavior. Also, letting this student choose who he wants to work with for group projects may also be beneficial.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:22 pm
Rated By: yjeNus
 
     
     
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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 think that talking to the school counselor would definitely shed light on the situation. It sounds like the student does not like to work with a partner, but I agree that it would be good to put the child with someone who is a good fit for them.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:23 pm
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
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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: Agreed. Usually, a socially awkward student like this doesn't like to work with many people. Letting him work with a partner that he's comfortable with might be a good choice. It will help him to open up gradually.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:28 pm
Rated By: Adam Sanchez
 
     
     
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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 that involving the school counselor may help this student to resolve any issues.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:30 pm
Rated By: JabuDu
 
     
     
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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: The response meets all of these requirements.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 7:58 pm
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
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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 and would do this myself. The child needs additional attention.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 11:18 pm
Rated By: yVuLyR
 
     
     
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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: The school counselor being involved and letting the student choose a partner her his comfortable with is a great idea
Rated On: October 22, 2014 12:31 am
Rated By: Thomas Anderson
 
     
     
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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 with this statement because getting a guidance counselor involved with help with providing some ways to improve the situation by finding some alternative to figure out how we can move forth. Partner activities might also help with getting some more socialization.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 4:02 pm
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
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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, a lot of schools have a behavior unit or program and if not the counselor is equipped to handle these situations and can provide ideas for which you can use.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 2:56 am
Rated By: Charity Knowles
 
     
     
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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: A counselor is absolutely a great idea, they are specifically trained for these kind of students and situations.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 12:45 am
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
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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 think this is a great idea. The school counselor would definitely be of assistance
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:41 am
Rated By: XaSaPe
 
     
     
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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 with this solution, the school counselor is a great resource to use when working with students with behavior and social issues.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:14 am
Rated By: Hannah Poore
 
     
     
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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: Getting the counselor involved is a great idea, they would have a better understanding of the behavior and ways to handle it. I also agree that the student should be placed in smaller groups, paired with a student that they know and feel comfortable with.
Rated On: September 30, 2015 3:36 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
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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: Yes; if the teacher feels like, after effort has been put in, that he/she has done all they can to reach the student, there should be people in place at the school that can address such an issue.
Rated On: July 6, 2017 1:11 am
Rated By: yGedeb
 
     
     
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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: One of the best posts on the page! Very detailed and outstanding ideas to fix the problem.
Rated On: July 6, 2018 1:37 am
Rated By: zeXyBy
 
     
     
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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 like this solution, I have read many solutions that set an expectation that the teacher must solve the problem on their own. There are so many great resources in schools like guidance counselors.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 5:31 pm
Rated By: WyJyGa
 
     
     
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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: This solution is very good. It is important that students feel comfortable in the space, and working with somebody they are familiar with may provide that for them. Furthermore, in the case of a teacher not knowing what to do, contacting the school counselor would be the most appropriate answer as they are better suited for the situation.
Rated On: November 16, 2022 4:04 am
Rated By: Triston Williams