Slower students
The main thing I have found with students with reading problems is they don't want anyone to know. when I think they have a problem I will talk to them outside the classroom and let them know that I will make sure they understand what we are covering. It seems to put them at ease.
just recently i had a student with dislexia.If everything is explained really well alot of times it can be overcome.We started out reading the material for him and the next test he took ,he did on his own and he did very well.It was a good confidence booster for him.
i agree. also, ive learned that the older students do better when they can take their time and read the material, so i always issue take home reading material that they can read on their own time. usually i notice they come back the next day more focused and prepared.
oriole,
I don't know if you have any kind of resources at your campus, but I would start there. Another idea is to ask her if she has had an IEP in the past & see if there are any accomodations that have helped. This might at least be a start.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I do have a student that came to me with a list of her disabilities which include physical pain and some reading and memory issues.
She never fails to take 30 minutes to let me know that she has medical problems. I feel for her , but this is very hard to deal with in class. She gets annoyed easily when the lecture and work is going too fast for her and will interrupt to the point that the rest of the class becomes annoyed and starts to lose interest in the subject matter.
I really don’t know how to deal with this, any suggestions?
Ronnie,
yes, if we can get the students to share where they are struggling & especially to share strategies that have helped them in the past, we are much further down the road toward helping them to be a success.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have found that the older the student, the harder it is to get them to tell you they have a problem.once you find this out and let them know you are willing to help them , the more they will open up to you.
Brian,
yes, if a student is aware of a learning need, they often will be the ones who will buckle down & work harder to help compensate.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Most of my experience with slower students has been that they try a little harder at their task. Not saying that they all do this but from what I teach (welding) the majority want to suceed. The other students who say they are slower are generaly the lazy ones when it comes down to it.
Jacqueline,
that personal attention really is important & helping them see that we care & want to help them.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I agree, when students are struggling with learning content in general, if we support them and they know we have a vested interest in their success that is always helpful.
James,
I think that when we show our students that we care & want to help them it goes a long way.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
James,
I think that when we show our students that we care & want to help them it goes a long way.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have not encountered this problem as all incoming students must take an entrance exam. I do find that the students need initial help in study habits and note taking
