Slow learners
I find folks with disabilities gain ground in education when I have them read in front of the class. Not only do they do well but they gain confidence. Has anyone experienced this?
Thanks Josette!
How can we expect something from someone if they are not clear on those expectations!
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I agree 100% with you Jane.
This concept I bring with me from the business world and my management class in college. I firmly believe that if the employee, or in this case the student, knows what is expected of them they will perform better. For this reason a weekly calendar is posted on my school webpage so that the student can see a week ahead what is due for the next week.
Read and participate in class helps them try harder to learn and understand the subject. This gives them a sense of belonging with the class. I also give one on one time and always show concern with the ELL individual.
Hi Greg!
Sounds like a good approach. I do encourage not to place too much attention to them by bailing them out.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I do get them more involved like reading and helping me review something that we just went over. I always bail them out quickly and reminded them that it’s perfectly normal to not understand something. It’s part of being a student and learning. So yes I do experience this.
Hi Kodee!
I absolutely agree that a student should always be able to opt out. So many of our students have low self-esteem and expecting them to read when they have been called on can only add to that.
Good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitation
How about if you give the student the "heads up" and they ask to please not have to read?
Hi Christin!
It's about communicating with our students. If people know what to expect and are provided with information, they are much better perpared to react in their best interest.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I have , but I tell them in advance so that they can pre-pare themselves. I find that they are more relaxed if given a "heads-up".
I think that they learn respect as well & understand that I am helping them in the long run.
