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  Case: SPEAK ENGLISH!
I am a Kindergarden teacher that has a big group of hispanic students in the classroom. Many of them do not know how to speak English and thus makes it very complicated and frustrating to communicate. What is even worse, is that these students tend to speak Spanish when they are amongst themselves. Clearly, as a teacher I want them to be able to Participate, however, I am not sure whether or not I should separate them and forcé them to leave their native tongue at home.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
You should not force your students to leave their native tongue at home. Instead you should learn Spanish or have a translator to communicate with them. You can also use Spanish translation on objects in the classroom and also with work assignments.
 
     
     
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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: Making use of a school translator would make a big difference both for you as the teacher and for the student. If they are unable to attend parts of class, having them at least translate assignments and directions would still be very beneficial.
Rated On: February 11, 2013 12:58 pm
Rated By: Taylor Roberson
 
     
     
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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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that a child should not be forced to leave their native language at home. Spanish translation or a translator is an acceptable solution.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 12:59 am
Rated By: Ashley
 
     
     
  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: Please do not separate the students or force them to speak English. this is highly insensitive and can lead to emotional distress.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 7:05 pm
Rated By: uJasuX
 
     
     
  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: At this age it is important not to get frustrated with the children. Spanish translation on object and in assignments will be a starting point for them to learn english.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 8:16 pm
Rated By: MaXuDe
 
     
     
  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 post
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:18 am
Rated By: Neyvis Mendoza
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I would not do this for my class.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 4:10 am
Rated By: uBybuz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: “I would never do this! This is wrong.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 10:34 pm
Rated By: GyNyzu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I agree, students shouldn't leave their native language at home but expecting teachers to learn a second language is not an reasonable answer.
Rated On: October 26, 2021 1:45 am
Rated By: geTuPa
 
     
     
  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: agreed.
Rated On: November 13, 2022 8:36 pm
Rated By: buTuDe
 
     
     
  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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: April 3, 2023 3:44 am
Rated By: uPanaS