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Case: Reasonable Expectations
For my Methods for English Language Learners (ELL) course at the university, I was assigned to interview two upper-elementary students who were recent immigrants. I picked one Asian and one Hispanic student for the interview, both of whom had good English proficiency. Before talking to the students, I talked to the classroom teacher, Mrs. Morgan. As an experienced teacher, Mrs. Morgan really impressed me with her knowledge about how to teach English Language Learners. She said the most important thing in teaching ELLs was setting reasonable expectations for their performance. When I interviewed the students the next day, I learned a lot about ELLs' experiences. The Asian student said he was confused most of the time. The teacher gave him difficult tasks without detailed directions. He had to rely on his classmates to figure out what to do. The Hispanic student felt like the teacher did not think much of him. He said that especially in math the problems the teacher gave him were too simple for him. He also mentioned that the teacher never called on him. Mrs. Morgan asked me to share my interview findings with her. What should I tell her? What do you think is problematic about Mrs. Morgan's beliefs and practices?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
You should definitely inform Mrs. Morgan of your findings. If one student feel s that they are confused and have to rely on their classmates to figure out what to do and the other student feels the work is difficult and was not given detailed directions their teacher should be informed. It's possible the teacher may feel that the Asian student may not need any additional help and can work well on their own and feel that the Hispanic student does not understand the work so she makes it easier for him and doesn't call on him to answer question. Mrs. Morgan may believe in the stereotypes that all Asians are smart and Hispanics are not. Both students are suffering academically and Mrs. Morgan should be informed. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I agree- Mrs. Morgan should definitely be informed if her students are having troubles in class. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 9:21 pm |
| Rated By: Megan Lee |
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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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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:37 pm |
| Rated By: Doniesha |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I agree, the teacher definitely needs to be informed! |
| Rated On: October 21, 2014 10:27 pm |
| Rated By: yVuLyR |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
| Rated On: February 26, 2015 6:18 pm |
| Rated By: aSaByN |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: Yes, defiantly inform the teacher. She may be able to help the students with their issues in the class. She might have a certain strategy she uses when students face these kind of issues. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2017 2:30 am |
| Rated By: avenyB |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: Though it may hurt the teachers feelings, being honest with them about your findings is the best decision, and will serve the students the greatest benefit over time. |
| Rated On: March 6, 2017 5:33 pm |
| Rated By: jyHyHy |
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| Comments: This seems like an effective solution since it directly addresses the problem in a positive way. |
| Rated On: October 13, 2018 6:34 pm |
| Rated By: byRyLe |
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| Comments: i agree |
| Rated On: October 27, 2018 7:29 pm |
| Rated By: Carla Crumb |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution. |
| Rated On: February 23, 2020 10:10 pm |
| Rated By: Torii Podmokly |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: This is good advice as it will help all parties in the future. |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 8:27 am |
| Rated By: aPeQyG |
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