Case Study: Chapter 1. Mei's Solution.

Statement of the problem
A. Definition
Mei Chang, a sophomore from china, having some troubles with her course because her English ability is not good enough for academic. Mei doesn’t participate her English class hence her English teacher, Krammer, warned Mei that she may failed if she still contain this attitude. Mei misunderstood her teacher and give up the course.

B. Analysis
Mei’s attitude about English is too negative especially she gave up the course finally. That is totally inappropriate. She felt bad and she cannot feel what she did is bad.

Suggestions
A. Mei should talk to her professor first she felt English is difficult to her. Drop class is not a good solution.

B. Mei should work harder because she will never get to a better level without practice.

C. She needs to participate the class and find a study partner to practice together.

Evaluations of solution
A. Advantages: communicate more might solve the miscommunication. Let the professor knows her problem, and help her to figure out the problem.

Disadvantages: Force Mei to talk the professor that she not like is a negative motivation. It might influence her more badly.

B. Advantages: Whether she drop the class. The fact is she needs practice her English. Avoide the problem is not the way to success. Thus, participate is not a bad thing for her.

Disadvantages: I can’t find any disadvantages about this solution.

C. Advantages: She can make friends and practice at same time. Solving the problem together is much better than face it alone.

Disadvantages: she might feel bad or less confident if her friend English is better than her.

Section of a Solution
A. Choice: (B) Mei should work harder because she will never get to a better level without practice.