Instruction
BACKGROUND
Student: Ellie
Age: 14
Grade: 9th grade, 1st semester
SCENARIO
Ellie is a ninth grader who has just moved to the community from another city. She is quiet and withdrawn and doesn’t appear to have made many new friends. She often sits alone in the back of the classroom and doesn’t volunteer responses, offer ideas, or engage in class discussions. While she does most, if not all, of the independent work required of her, she does not actively participate in any partner or cooperative activities. She avoids group contact by reading or drawing quietly or asking to be excused to go to the restroom, locker, or office. From all the information the teachers have gathered and their observations, Ellie appears to be able to read and write on grade level.
Mr. Salinas, Ellie’s English teacher, becomes concerned when Ellie’s failure to participate in group activities begins to cause some resentment among her peers. Some students say they do
Please answer the 4 questions following this case study. Your answers must be clear, concise, and free of grammatical and spelling errors. Journal articles and books must be referenced according to APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
1. What should Mr. Salina do to get Ellie to participate?
2. What possible strategies should be implemented in this case to increase Ellie's participation?
3. Have you ever had a student with that type of behavior? Does grade-level play a major role in his/her behavior, personality, or situation?
Rubric
Case Study Analysis
Case Study Analysis
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summary of strategies
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Describe strengths and weaknesses of strategies
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Identify the implications for the future
5.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0