https://padlet.com/silly_ernest/mzo58qy8rro8 1) Identify the problem 2) Strategies that teachers can take en-us 2020-02-13 07:59:41 UTC 2026-01-10 02:17:48 UTC hello@padlet.com silly_ernest https://padlet.com/silly_ernest/mzo58qy8rro8/wish/444846838 For almost four years, Sha was physically dragged to school by her aunt and was failing every class. Her aversion to school started after her parents seperated. "I was sad because my parents are quarrelling, which make it very hard to go to school." said Sha.]]> 2020-02-13 08:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/silly_ernest/mzo58qy8rro8/wish/444846838 silly_ernest https://padlet.com/silly_ernest/mzo58qy8rro8/wish/444847469 Jo Tan, an eight-year-old boy who lived with his grandmother. His parents were incarcerated (in prison) for drug offences. The child had scored 8 out of 100 for his English exam. As he is unable to converse the language fluently, this also meant that he was unable to enjoy his time in school. It was becoming increasingly difficult to persuade him to attend school. On an average week, he would skip two days. Eight-year-old child did not have an ecosystem of support around him. He was not attending school regularly. He was also not actively engaged in any social groups outside of his home. This grandmother, who is equally disadvantaged, was struggling to understand the boy’s needs. Because of her poor health and her own poor command of English, she struggled to facilitate his access to resources.]]> 2020-02-13 08:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/silly_ernest/mzo58qy8rro8/wish/444847469 https://padlet.com/silly_ernest/mzo58qy8rro8/wish/446618715 Factors: Parents separated --> Low motivation
Strategies: Talk to Sha's parents and her aunt, recommend a counsellor, make house visits, build rapport with her. ]]> 2020-02-18 03:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/silly_ernest/mzo58qy8rro8/wish/446618715