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Identifying Struggling Students, Loren Lappin Cohort 10 Cert 04/21…
Identifying Struggling Students
Teacher Observations
What are the signs of a struggling student?
Behaviour issues
Disengaged
Anxiety
Lack of concentration
Withdrawn
Easily frustrated
Emotional
Has difficulty following teachers instructions
Developmentally younger than physical age
Struggles to focus and/or is easily distracted
Teacher implements strategies to address their concerns
Differentiated instruction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S69McLyObhM&ab_channel=academymainofficeTitle
Include activities that incorporate different learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic
Make relevant changes to the students learning enviroment
Scaffolding
Learning what the child likes and incorporating that into their learning
Providing the student with more choice in their learning
Consult with school administration and invite relevant child professional in for observation
Once the professional has observed the child, then share the outcomes of the observation with the parents and discuss the similarties and/or differences between the child's behaviour in the home and classroom
Review & Evaluate support plan with parents reguarly and determine changes/next steps
Regularly meet with the parents and set up a strong line of communication. Discuss progress and determine changes/next steps when needed.
Discuss outcomes of observations with parents, together create and implement a student support plan
From these conversations make a plan of action on what the next steps should be in coperation with the parents. Once the professional has also determined the best course of action, work in accordance with them and the parents .
References
• academymainoffice. (2017, December 19). Using Differentiated Instruction to Support All Learners. YouTube. https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S69McLyObhM&ab_channel=academymainoffice
• Osewalt, G. (2021, January 4). 5 common techniques for helping struggling students. Understood.Org.
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/instructional-strategies/5-common-techniques-for-helping-struggling-students
• Tejeda, B. (2020, January 4). Teaching Different Learning Styles. Tejeda’s Tots.
https://www.tejedastots.com/teaching-different-learning-styles/
Loren Lappin
Cohort 10 Cert 04/21