I have a student who has a hard time focus in class
I have a student who has a hard time focus in class. She has a good heary, and trys really hard. But she is always slow, and asks other students questions to catch up with the class speed. She makes other students distracted. But I cannot critisize her, because I know she may have some medical problems with focusing. Very frustrated.
Each time a student has a hard time learning I usually have a motivating talk with them. We will work out a plan that fits their schedule to regain their confidence.
I also have concerns for a student that has a hard time focusing in class. I try to engage him in activities in regards to his critical thinking abilities. Would anyone have any further suggestions?
Hi Kristian,
Correct. With an identified disability and the student declaring it with documentation the college can provide adaptations as needed for student success. This enables students with disabilities to have college careers as well as have the skills needed to step into the careers they want enter.
Gary
Aligned with federal law, if they provide proof of disabilities you can extend help to students. Student services or a counselor need to document this and the student can then provide letters to instructors.
Hi Gilma,
This is a good way to provide support to those students that need it but not slow the class down in the process. This keeps the class moving forward throughout the course phase.
Gary
It is sometimes fustrating when 90% of class is getting the material and you have one to two still trying to catch up.. Repeating the lecture over and over again fustrates the other students who already understand materials. What I usually do is take some time give that student some individual time and see what would be the best way for them to be able to understand the leture.
Hi Wenting,
This is a situation where you need to contact your college's Student Services office for some assistance. Talk with this student about her ability to cope with the requirements of the course and the speed at which it is flowing. It may be of help to provide her with structured notes or guided outlines. This would speed up the note taking process and she could concentrate more on listening and internalizing the course content.
Gary
