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confused student Identifying struggling students, If a student is…
Identifying struggling students
Students can struggle for
many reasons, including:
Disabilities
Personal life
Classroom expectations
Instructors
Personal life issues can include:
Trouble at home
Trouble socializing
Confidence
Being afraid to look dumb in class
Trouble at home can lead to emotional,
social, and academic deficiencies.
A household that doesn't encourage the child
to keep up on homework can lead to struggles
but not necessarily a disability.
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What can teachers do?
First, teachers need to be aware
that not all students with disabilities
will have a learning disability
For example, deaf students can achieve the same
academic performance as hearing students, but
may need auditory aids or an interpreter for help
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As mentioned above, communication is key.
Whether it's keeping the parents involved and
up to date about performance, or consistent
messages telling the parents the student has
problems that go beyond laziness or personal
issues, communicating is important.
If the student is undiagnosed, consistent
communications can show the parents
it's not a "one off" problem, but consistent.
Dealing with a student who struggles or with a disability requires compassion and empathy. Sitting down with parents of a student who could be diagnosed with an issue needs compassion. As my counselor friend specifically stated, the parents need to grieve and need support to move forward.
The school, education department,
and local school board
Should have protocols set up to identify, diagnose, and help
students who struggle and who may have a disability
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If a student is determined to need specialized help, and the parents consent, then an individualized education plan can be put into effect.
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