How do you cope with teaching a student whose constantly being whispered the answers to?
There's someone in the background who constantly tells the answer's to the questions you're asking.
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Address It Calmly and Privately: Speak to the Student after class,and gently explain that it's important for them to think and respond on their own to improve. Speak to the Whisperer (if applicable): If the helper is a parent or sibling, explain how independent problem-solving benefits the student's learning.
I have had quite a lot of experience of this. I give them (the student and the whisperer) three chances. The first time it happens, I ask the whisperer to stop putting words into the student's mouth, explaining that the student must speak by themselves, otherwise they will not gain confidence to speak on their own, and will not learn. This usually falls of deaf ears! The second time I warn them that quite firmly that to learn how to speak English, they must speak on their own, andv to listen to the tutor, not waqit for the answer to come from the whisperer. I then warn them that if they continue answering parrot fashion that I will end the lesson immediately, as they are wasting their own time as well as mine. This generally works and the whispering stops. However, there are some who take no notice. When this is the case, I infom them (both the student and the whisperer) that I had given them fair warning, and the lesson is ended. Moral of the story? Have some respect!
I would use follow up that needs students to ellaborate in their words
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Well I’ll ask him or her easy questions
I would start asking questions that can only be answered correctly by wording it in your own way.
I would encourage the student to use the answer in a new situation or sentence, continuing on into a conversation.
Communication is always the best solution when it comes to this kinda situation. So talking to a guardian or parent to show them how it's impacting the student growth and also ask open-ended questions to block them from copying.
Dealing with a situation like that can be challenging. I think talking with the guardian or parent before the lesson could help. If that does not get you anywhere, you can always try asking open ended questions, that will encourage independent thinking.
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