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Case: Cannot Cooperate
Aisha is known as a responsible and smart student. I have known her for the last two years, but this year is the first time she is taking one of my classes. She is in my 10th grade US History class. Recently, I started using small group projects in my class. I simply want my students to learn to cooperate, exchange ideas, and produce the project together. Although Aisha is willing to take part in these small group projects, she does not want to be in groups with male students because of her religious beliefs. When she told me about this, I told her that she was in the United States and that she had to work with whoever she is in a group with. In the first group project, Aisha was in a group with three males and one female students. She simply did not participate in any of the group activities. I wonder if should reconsider my original position on this issue and accommodate Aisha by having her work only with girls. Would I be doing her a disservice? What should I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I feel that it is our job as teachers to whatever ut takes to help each and everyone of our students succeed, whether it be putting a student in a particular group or not. I do understand your point about being in the United States and having to work and get along with others that are different from us, however when it comes to someone's values and religion the circumstances are a little different. I would begin by talking with Aisha and her parents and explain the point of group work and the benefits of collaborating with other students, I would also try my best to make sure that Aisha is grouped with as many girls as possible. Or I would arrange my groups where Aisha has at least one or two girls that she is close to, by having those girls in her group maybe she would feel comfortable enough to work with others as well as getting her work accomplished. |
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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 |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: |
| Rated On: May 23, 2013 11:50 pm |
| Rated By: Love Joy |
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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: I like the idea of bringing in the parents. That can also give us more information into the situation and a better understanding. I agree that we need to be really respectful of her culture and religious beliefs. |
| Rated On: August 30, 2015 3:01 pm |
| Rated By: Tetygy |
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