Process to help a struggling student Laerke Mikkelsen

Process to help a struggling student Laerke Mikkelsen

Is the student acting oddly?

Are the parents concerned?

Does the student struggle academically or socially?

Is the student sad, tired or acting out?

Meetings with parents

Talk to the student

Other teachers and adults who know the students

Gather all the information you can

Does the student have any disabilities or family problems?

Try changing the learning environment physically (seating arrangements etc.)

Try videos, podcasts, and other multi-media instruction

Let the student have a say in how they learn

Take away assignments or classes to reduce stress and anxiety

Ask for an assistant teacher to observe and give extra attention and help to the student

Include a school phycologist or special ed teacher to figure out a plan for the student

Ask the parents for help - maybe they have ideas to how the student could have a better experience

Ask the school to help with assistive technology for the students needs

How does the student feel? Have a few talks over an extended time to evaluate if the student feels better.

How is the student doing socially?

How is the student doing academically?

How do the parents feel? Have a few meetings and see if they feel their child is doing better

If this has not improved the students wellbeing mentally, socially and academically, consider a special education class or school

Include a school phycologist or special ed teacher for the student in class or in individual sessions

Recommendations to the parents - should the parents consider outside phycological help, medication, activities etc.