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Case: Cannot Cooperate
Aisha is known as a responsible and smart student. I have known her for the last two years, but this year is the first time she is taking one of my classes. She is in my 10th grade US History class. Recently, I started using small group projects in my class. I simply want my students to learn to cooperate, exchange ideas, and produce the project together. Although Aisha is willing to take part in these small group projects, she does not want to be in groups with male students because of her religious beliefs. When she told me about this, I told her that she was in the United States and that she had to work with whoever she is in a group with. In the first group project, Aisha was in a group with three males and one female students. She simply did not participate in any of the group activities. I wonder if should reconsider my original position on this issue and accommodate Aisha by having her work only with girls. Would I be doing her a disservice? What should I do?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
You should have a parent teacher conference and voice you concern about Aisha. Explain to them that Aisha is willing to take part in these small group projects she does not want to be in groups with male students because of her religious beliefs. It is important for her to participate in the group activities with males. If you accommodate Aisha have more girls in her group. |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I agree with you. She will at some point be asked to interact with males in a professional manner. It might would help to sit down with her and her parents and discuss the issues. By doing this, there may be a solution that can be come up with that would benefit the class as well as Aisha. |
| Rated On: May 21, 2014 11:53 pm |
| Rated By: Kimberly Rahn |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
No
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| Comments: I do think that it is important for you as a teacher to be aware of what Aisha's religion entails so that you can be respectful and mindful of it, but religion is also something that people don't always like discussing. Involving her parents to a certain extent is okay, only if you ask only important questions like what you need to be aware of. Aisha's parents do not need to be completely involved because if it is their religion, it is their business. Creating an unbiased and free flowing environment is important for students and their social development but if Aisha doesn't want to be grouped with males, her wishes should be respected. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2015 4:55 pm |
| Rated By: Hedese |
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