"How to Identify and Help Struggling Students"

Identify

  1. Take note of previous input from teachers, admin, parents, specialists
  1. Conduct whole-class review sessions of previous materials and concepts

Perform formative assessments during in class activities to identify possible signs of struggling

If identified, pin point source of struggle and note accessory signs

Check for previous intervention or methods of assistance in identified areas

Note interventions or differentiation for students in need

  1. Take information received from step 2 and keep note of students identified
  1. Introduce new materials and take note of students from step 3, and any possible new students who are struggling

If many students are identifies, review the preteaching to the lesson and identify if there are any gaps in previous knowledge

Keep in mind that new systems and new teachers can cause a disruption to learning, and that constant observations should be made for all students

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  1. Provide summative assessment of materials

Note any new students who are strugglinh

Review expectations and formats for students struggling

Mark students for progress and signs of struggling

  1. Provide a change for student feedback on performance and possible reasons for underperformance

Look at student feedback to find any possible extraneous circumstances for underperformance

Evaluate each student expected to underperform and see if they are aware or provide possible reasons

Keep student input confidential and without consequence to fully understand their situation

Classroom Dynamics

Complete EFL Classroom

~13 students

Private Middle School

Hermosillo, Mexico

English, History, Geography

Help

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School specialist/support

Collaboration and Scaffolding

Parent/guardian input and notifications

Reinforcement and follow-up

Differentiation of Assignments/ Activities

Documentation and Tracking

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Set expectations for student performance on assignments/activities according to mechanisms identified above

Identification of source and mechanisms of help

Identifying the source or reason for the underperformance

Propose mechanishms for support for each student identified and record proposed mechanisms

Review mechanisms and tailor support according to results

Notify other teachers, administration, and parents of these new expectations/accomodations

Make sure student understands expectations and how to follow. Explain modes of improvement and methods to improve performance to expected level

Evaluate results and make changes as necessary

Have meeting with parents/guardians to familiarize and identiy methods of improvement

Provide methods of support that can be done from home

Regularly otify of progress or continued struggles (as the parents/guardians permit)

Provide directions or ideas for outside support for student

Meet with school specialists to express concern for student(s)

Take specialist advice/follow through with records of interventions

Request additional assistance if necessary

Contact other teachers/tutors to discuss concerns

Provide support/input for other teachers/tutors and ask for support if necessary

Problem-solve and discuss interventions as a team

Document and revise interventions as needed

Maintain correct and up to date information over performance, interventions, and future plans for each student

Note areas of progress as well as areas of concern

Share results with parties involved with student

Reinforce student effort and progress

Follow up with students, parents, administration, and specialists

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Christopher Bujdos

Moreland University

Module 2: Unit 3