Timothy,
Yes. There are times that it seems that a student won't be successful unless he/she has one on one sessions to help with acquiring the content. If that doesn't work I would check with the Student Assistance Office in your college and seek their input on whether this student should be in the program or if another program would be a better fit.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Sheila,
This is a very good way to increase student engagement and success. Both the weaker and stronger student benefit from such a support and interactive system.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I can see where both sides come from on this topic but what happens when even peer to peer work does not seem to work? Do you just suggest 1 on 1 tutoring to really drive the point home?
I find peer tutoring to be very effective. I try to pair a weaker and a stronger student. Both students benefit from the experience. I do set a peer tutoring guideline with specific objectives for each session. This ensures the sessions stays on track with the weaker students performance plan.
Henry,
One of the strategies I use with such a student is to team that individual up with a peer. Often the peer can work with the student during lab or small group sessions and walk the student through the steps needed to get the concept. I also tutor students before or after class on key concepts that they missed.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
