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Case: Overly Touchy ESOL Student
I have a student in my 1st grade class who is very sweet and willing to learn. He is an ESOL student who has not even been in the United States for a year. The teacher I am working with has had an issue with this student crossing the lines with many rules (getting up out of his seat without asking, running in line, etc.) because every other adult at the school doesn't feel they should correct him because he "won't understand." This is not the case. However, because this little boy has been able to get away with so much, he has now taken to getting a little too friendly with some of the young ladies in the classroom--nothing inappropriate, but we will often find him petting their hair while we are sitting on the carpet, he will hug them, and he gets very close to their face when he says hello to them in the morning. Some of these girls do not welcome this affection. Any suggestions on steps that should be taken?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I feel like some of this problem may be the result of his culture. I do know that in certain Latin American countries, they are physically much closer with each other than we are. I think its important to establish boundaries with this student. Make him aware that his behavior is not appropriate. As a general rule of thumb (and assuming he is at at least a speech emergent level), have him ask the student first if it is ok to hug them, and redirect the other touching such as the petting of hair, etc. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: Acknowledging Latin American culture and its differences is key. Giving instruction in American social norms would be appropriate with pictures. |
| Rated On: February 27, 2015 5:52 pm |
| Rated By: eQyvyT |
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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: IF I was in this situation, I would use this solution. This solution takes into consideration cultural implications. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:12 am |
| Rated By: geSuNy |
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