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  Case: Student refuses to work in collaboration with others
I currently have a student in a self-contained, middle grade classroom, with intellectual disabilities. This student is extremely independent and does not like to receive help but frequently does not get the correct answers on her own. Whenever I pair her with a partner or a small group, she will not engage with the other students. I would like to find a way of encouraging this student to collaborate more in the classroom.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Electronics are an excellent way to help her to engage, but also a reward system can work. I had a student who was autistic and didn't like to touch anyone or anything and I would offer him a prize to shake hands with the principal during awards or to help another student with a project. This really seemed to help. I allowed him to choose his rewards so he had something to look forward to when there was an instance that made him feel uncomfortable.
 
     
     
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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: Reward system are always a great thing to implement. I use Class DOJO, an app, that gives student points when they are doing the "right thing". When the students earn so many points he or she can purchase something from the Class Reward Menu.
Rated On: March 10, 2015 12:08 pm
Rated By: Kayla Conoly
 
     
     
  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: The reward system is a great idea and a good way to discretely handle the situation.
Rated On: March 12, 2015 3:09 am
Rated By: ebenuD
 
     
     
  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: This solution is helpful
Rated On: September 30, 2015 1:22 pm
Rated By: Tabitha Tirado
 
     
     
  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: Good idea.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 4:26 pm
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