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Case: The Newcomer Ivan came to my 5th grade classroom two weeks ago. He moved to the United States with his parents about a month ago from Russia. Both of his parents are graduate students at the local university. Ivan speaks no English at all. There are no other Russian speakers in our school, so I cannot use a translator when I try to communicate with Ivan. So, I decided that I would give him time learn some English through everyday interactions with me and his classmates. Two days ago I heard Ivan using the "F-word" repeatedly on the playground and in the classroom. I do not exactly know how he learned the word but my guess is that one of his classmates taught it to him as a joke. I have to address this problem. I have to find a way to explain to Ivan that this word is not acceptable. I also have to find out who taught this to him. I cannot allow these types behaviors in the classroom. I am not sure if I should involve the parents. I need to do something, but what? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would pulled Ivan to the side and ask him where he learned the F-word. I would tell him that I am glad he's learning English words but the F-word is not an appropriate English word for to be using. I would explain to him what that word mean and address him not to use it. I would then address with the rest of my students that, that type of language or English word is not appropriate for anyone to be saying, and I would love to not hear it again. Then, I would send a letter home to Ivan parents stating the incident but tell them I did not punish him but did correct the matter. |
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