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Case: The N-Word
My name is Kristin. I have taught high school English for nine years in a rural school. Recently, my husband and I had to move to a much larger city because of a promotion my husband received. I found a job as an English teacher at a high school that serves mostly African American and Hispanic students. My new students are nice and respectful. However, there is one issue that has been bothering me. I have been seeing my students talking to each other using the "n word." They are not bothered by this, but even in class discussions, if they are responding to one another, sometimes they use the "n word." In my previous school, we were very strict about these types of slurs. I am at loss now. Is this part of the school culture? Should I explain to my students why they should not use that word? Should I make a rule about it? I do not know how to deal with this.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Consult other teachers and your principal. Whatever they say is generally the way to go. It has been my experience that the students are completely aware of the origins of the word yet they have adopted it and changed the way it pronounced and used, therefore changing its definition entirely. I honestly agree that it should not be allowed in the classroom but it more importantly cannot be used in a derogatory manner if it is to be used at all. |
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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: Getting others advice is a great way to make sure your effectively dealing with the situation correctly. |
| Rated On: February 20, 2015 5:15 am |
| Rated By: ehaZeb |
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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: Not ehelpful |
| Rated On: November 25, 2022 2:07 pm |
| Rated By: segeRa |
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