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Case: Mum's the Word
In a pre-K setting, there is a student who has been silent the whole school year, the student would not even talk to tell the teacher how finger was stepped on during center play. There was nothing to get the student to speak. The teacher spoke with the parent about interests of the student and it was learned that the student likes science and Transformers. The teacher planned many science lessons and even bought the student a Transformers coloring book. The student waited the entire day to share his excitement with his mom and older brother. The student has been evaluated and it has been determined that he just choosing not to speak while at school. He plays well and gets along with the other students, but will not communicate with them. It is his first year in a structured setting, and although his family is from South America, he was born and raised in the U.S. What other strategies can the teacher use to get the student to talk while in class.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would not give up on the student and socializing with him. I would make sure to greet him everyday just like the other students. I would use his name and ask for his input but give him the option to join in or not. You do not wan to seem like you are picking on him but you also do not want him to fall under the radar. He needs to feel the sense of community and being a part of the classroom. I would also become in tune with his non-verbal responses and clues to make sure he is following along and picking up the content being taught. |
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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: Not letting him fall under the radar and having that sense of community is a great idea. You don't want to seem like you're giving up on him. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2015 5:47 pm |
| Rated By: Shannon Stephens |
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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 |
Yes
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. Reaching out to the student for his input and picking up on his non-verbal responses is a good way to develop a relationship. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2015 6:32 pm |
| Rated By: tuWyDe |
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