Retention
You should be able to see when a student is starting to withdraw. Try a one on one alone to reach out. This helps my alot
Gary, after you identify this student, what's the next step?
Penny, any thoughts on how to get them connected earlier?
I get the student who will not ask question in class and withdrawal from the lectures , get poor grades will need help from me.
Sometimes it is difficult to pick up on a student that may have retention issues. At least in the beginning. Some students are just very shy and to themselves.
Being there is important, Anthony, but it's just the beginning of the process.
Yes signs of poor test scores lack of interest an poor attendence are sure signs that you could be losing the student by being there will help boost the students self confidence that we can both succeed together
Mark, do you find that this approach snaps them back into focus? Do you ask them to write their goals?
I often come right to the "what are your goals here?" question. I want the student to be accountable to him or her self. If I know where they want to go I can help. If they have no goal, it's time for some personal reflection.
Yes it does help but as you know, you cannot save every student. Anytime they have either missed a certain amount of time or are failing any tests, I speak to them one on one and let them know I am here for them. This really does seem to help, at least sometimes it does.
MICHAEL, what results do you get when you make this effort? How often do you do this?
A good approach, Martin. Do your retention rates reflect this extra effort?
Lanny, does your school have a procedure for instructors to easily report the academic sulking?
I agree, usually if the student has poor attendance and a negitive attitude, I will try to reach out and see if I can help, or get help.
I always look for these signs. If the student is either failing or missing time I will speak to him one on one and see if there is anything I can do to help. I always try and help the student if I can.
I think the signs of a problem show as attendance, poor test scores and lack of attention. You could almost call it academic "sulking". I think it is also a way of asking for help. If it is not noted by an instructor, you will probably loose the student.
Frank, what are the signs you look for to identify a student who is beginning to withdraw?
