Problem
Bobby is a student in your fifth-grade class with autism. Bobby is extremely bright and can fully engage in assignments with much independence, except for activities that involve group work. In most instances, he has difficulty working with others and tends to get angry when students don't listen to him. Often times, you find him in the corner of the room pouting.
a) Using the IDEAL strategy, develop a possible solution to this problem. Describe your solution and how you employed the IDEAL strategy, clearly listing the five steps.
b) Reflecting on the IDEAL strategy, did you find the process helpful in solving a particular classroom dilemma? Why or why not?