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  Case: I Don't Fit In
I have a Hispanic student in my class who struggles to get along with other students. He is constantly getting into arguments with other students and always thinks that everyone is against him. I have spoken to him about this, but the problems still continue. I'm not sure if his difficulties come from cultural differences or if he really does not get along with others. At times I think he gets defensive because he doesn't understand what is going on. How do I handle this problem?
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In so many cases, inferiority is taught at home. And getting into arguments with others is a defense mechanism that turns on a child's motivation to prove himself. In my experience, it has been very beneficial to bring in a counselor to speak to the family about how to promote a better working relationship with the student. It may be that the child just feels so inferior because the parents, NOT you, have pre-judged the school as a community that may not accept him. So it makes sense that the child is trying to bring attention to himself and validate his family's outlook. Insisting and teaching equality, and practicing what you preach, will go far. I try to just always be loving and kind to these students. Life is hard enough.
 
     
     
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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 disagree with this solution and would not handle it this way.
Rated On: March 2, 2016 3:57 am
Rated By: uBybuz
 
     
     
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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: Being loving and kind is crucial for students.
Rated On: October 8, 2018 2:37 pm
Rated By: uQuJyh
 
     
     
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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: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 9, 2020 8:53 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy