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hbsimmons88

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If you discover that a student is being ostracized by his or her classmates, as Connor initially is, what might you do to help?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Many psychologists believe that human beings have a basic need for relatednessa need to feel socially connected to others and have others' love and respect. Students with special medical conditions may, like Dari, sometimes have difficulty making friends at school. What strategies might a teacher use to help Dari meet her need for relatedness?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Teachers can rarely orchestrate the friendships that their students make. However, they can set up situations in which their students get to know one another a little betterfor example, by having students work on projects in pairs or cooperative groups.

Answer to Question 2

Following are some of the many possibilities:
 Conduct cooperative learning activities in which Dari works regularly with two or three of her classmates.
 Engage students in peer tutoring activities.
 Frequently rearrange students' seat assignments.
 Teach social skills





 

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