Process of Identifying & Helping struggling students
-The student is not attending class regularly
-consistent underperformance compared to grade-level peers
-consistent noncompletion of independent work
-acting out or showing disruptive behaviors when academic work is expected
-avoidance of academic work
-low achievement in one academic area relative to the rest
Signs of a Struggling Student
-Scaffolding (breaking learning into chunks)
-Multisensory Instructions (See it, Hear it, Do it)
-orally elaborating with a scribe
-Having print direction read aloud
-turning an open-response question into a closed-response (multiple choice or true/false) question
-Praise the progress
-Parent-teacher collaboration
Tips for teaching a struggling student
-Use computer-based programs: It has been proven that "see.learn.touch" program is an effective learning tool for instructing students with autism.
11 Classroom Management Strategies For Children with Special Needs
Jim McClafferty - Retrieved from http://blog.stageslearning.com/blog/11-classroom-management-strategies-for-children-with-special-needs
-Use Visual aids/support: You can use objects, photographs, drawings, or written words (visual supports are easy to modify to meet the individual needs of learners).
- Teach Social Skills (hand raising, taking turn and sharing)
Classroom management and Inclusion (Students with Special Needs)
By: Zineb AJAR
Parent-Teacher collaboration:
Teachers should inform the parents that their child may be receiving differentiated instructions
Encourage parents to hire a tutor
If the student has behavioral issues, encourage parents to set boundaries.
Encourage parents to provide academic and emotional support. (Teachers provide parents with resources)
How do teachers involve parents in helping struggling students
