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Mr. Wilson has a student in his class who is from Honduras and speaks no English. She sits in class and stares. The ESOL teacher comes in twice a week and does a pullout with her, but for the most part she is completely lost and failing. Is it even right to fail the student with the understanding that she does not speak any English? All she does is copy off of the other students, which is only hurting her. What are some resources that could be used with this student to adequently measure her academic progress?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
It could be useful to know the grade level of the student in order to utilize an appropriate resource for the age group. I think if the student is old enough to read and write well, perhaps 3rd grade or higher, the use of a translating device could be most useful. Mr. Wilson could provide extra materials in both English and in the native language of the student when issuing handouts in class. This would allow the student to still learn the same content, but have a way to support the learning with the translated text. Access to a computer or web application to use as a translator could help until a more proficient ability to communicate in English is reached. Finally, I would also pair the student with an English speaking or bilingual peer if possible to help.
 
     
     
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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 useful for both this specific student, as well as other students who may encounter the same difficulties. It allows the student to learn the material as well as the new language.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:24 pm
Rated By: WeGuQy
 
     
     
  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: These are all effective strategies for ESOL students
Rated On: October 21, 2014 6:55 am
Rated By: Thomas Anderson
 
     
     
  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: I agree. Use as many resources as you can.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 10:50 pm
Rated By: yVuLyR
 
     
     
  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: Definitely have something that list the words in english and the second language.
Rated On: October 23, 2014 8:26 pm
Rated By: Amanda Smith
 
     
     
  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: I think this is a great solution. Also, maybe try using visual aids.
Rated On: February 26, 2015 9:23 pm
Rated By: XaSaPe
 
     
     
  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: Extra materials would be beneficial!
Rated On: July 1, 2015 7:43 pm
Rated By: huQeTe
 
     
     
  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: I agree that some sort of translation should be used to help the student. That way the student will remain on track with the rest of the students, but they have the additional materials in their native language to provide support.
Rated On: September 30, 2015 3:20 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
  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: I completely agree with this solution. It would be nice to get a translator in the classroom but that may require more work than necessary. A translator device would be most helpful. This way the student can understand what is being taught but can also be taught english along the way. I also think that it would be a good idea for the professor to put in the extra effort by printing out Spanish handouts specifically for the student.
Rated On: October 14, 2015 1:01 am
Rated By: JatePa
 
     
     
  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: I would try this solution
Rated On: October 16, 2015 4:02 pm
Rated By: buHeNy
 
     
     
  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 solution provides effective ESOL strategies.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 3:25 pm
Rated By: eMaGeB
 
     
     
  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: great ideas i would recommend the same.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:43 am
Rated By: Dan G
 
     
     
  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: I agree this is a good solution.
Rated On: October 8, 2018 3:03 am
Rated By: ByGeDa
 
     
     
  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: I agree, the teacher needs to provide more resources and accommodations for the student to succeed.
Rated On: April 13, 2022 2:30 am
Rated By: juRuqa