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Case: Mute Student
I have a student in my remediation class that REFUSES to speak. Several other teachers and I have discussed this student, and we have all referred her to the counselor. The counselor has spoken with her several times, but was unable to get anything out of her as well. We were also told that her brothers and sisters are the same way. When you ask her a question she will nod her head, or if it requires more than a yes or no she will mouth the answer to you. Her grades are struggling in several classes as a result. It is difficult for teachers to understand what she is comprehending if she does not communicate with anyone. How should we help this student?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
One solution to help this child is one that is normally used for ESOL students. Give the student picture cards to select her responses to the question. It can also benefit the child to have questions presented to her and then give her time to think about and respond to a familiar student rather than to the teacher. Sometimes students are nonverbal for many reasons, including being shy. |
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| 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 |
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| Comments: I love the idea of picture cards. This may also help to build her confidence and she may open up and begin to talk. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:25 pm |
| Rated By: Lauren Hill |
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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 |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
No
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| Comments: This could be helpful, but since her siblings act this way as well, I would be wary of something being amiss in the home. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:03 am |
| Rated By: Maryssa Kane |
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