You are a 4th grade teacher with a new boy in your class from Syria. He speaks very little English. He is having a problem getting along with the other students. He has fights on the playground every day which he seems to provoke by constantly touching the other boys. This child is spoiled and needs to be disciplined.

Question

You are a 4th grade teacher with a new boy in your class from Syria. He speaks very little English. He is having a problem getting along with the other students. He has fights on the playground every day which he seems to provoke by constantly touching the other boys. This child is spoiled and needs to be disciplined.

true or false

Answer 1

False

This statement contains biased and negative assumptions about the child from Syria. It is important to assess the situation further and consider the child's background, culture, and potential trauma from their experiences in Syria before labeling them as spoiled and in need of discipline. It is also important to provide support and resources to help the child adjust to their new environment and build positive relationships with their classmates.