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Challenges and Solution(s) for the lagging behind learners and its impact to the students, parents and

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As an educator, you have dedicated your life to helping mold young minds. Some
students make that easy, coming to class eager to learn and prepared to do their
best every day. Others can't or won't do the same. As GreatSchools.org points
out, this happens for many reasons, from stress at home to challenges with
comprehending the material. Students may even have special needs that require
professional intervention. How can you identify those who are likely to struggle,
and help them to perform better so they get the most out of your teaching?

Identify the Problem

Students can fall behind for any number of reasons. Unless the whole class is
bored, it's likely your student has a personal issue that is causing problems. No
student comes to school set on failure. Taking a few basic steps can help you to
identify the issue and help your student to get on the right track:

 Talk with Your Student. It's amazing how many students don't speak up or
ask for help because they think no one cares. Taking a few minutes to
speak with them one-on-one can help them feel comfortable with you and
show that they matter. Spending time with your student can also help you
to begin to develop a plan to help them live up to their academic potential.
 Meet the Parents. Most parents want their children to succeed and are
happy to meet with their child's teacher to discuss learning issues. Keeping
the lines of communication open can also help parents to feel supported
and allow you to adjust your learning plan as needed.
 Seek Expert Help. Your school counselors, other teachers, and
professional staff may already be providing early intervention for your
student. Use their experience and insight to determine the best way of
reaching your student and giving them the support they need.
 Identify Disabilities. If you feel that your student's inability to keep up in
class may not just be disinterest or personal issues, but could be a
learning disability, now is the time to act. Recognizing the signs, as
highlighted in this Funderstanding article, can help you to determine
whether the student needs more aggressive intervention, and give you
some talking points to take to the family as well.

Formulate a Solution

Once you've nailed down what difficulties your student is facing, it's time to
decide on a plan of attack. While one-to-one intervention might be ideal, most
schools lack the funding to provide this for every struggling child. There are some
things you can do with the entire class in mind to benefit beleaguered learners
and make the environment more interesting and engaging for everyone.

 Move it Along. Keep the class moving along at a brisk clip. Lessons are
more interesting when they don't dwell on minutiae the student can't use.
Making the lesson direct and energetic, without rushing or skipping key
points, will help students remain connected to the material and stave off
boredom.
 Make it Visual. Most of us are visual learners to some degree. By providing
students with lots of visual aids, such as videos, pictures, diagrams, and
the like, will help them to connect with the information they are learning
and ensure it sticks.
 Get them Involved. Lessons are more interesting for students when they
get involved. Hands-on learners get a better grasp of the material and
have an easier time retaining the information you're presenting if they can
connect it to action.
 Collaborate. Allow students to form small groups to work on lessons. This
not only helps introverted students to get to know their classmates, the
extra support of their peers can be beneficial to everyone.
 Blend Concepts. Unit studies - lessons that allow students to combine
disciplines - may support students who may be struggling in a particular
area by helping them to reframe the information in a way that makes sense
to them.
 Make it Worth the Time. If a student doesn't feel invested in the lesson and
doesn't think they'll learn something from the material, they aren't going to
bother doing it. Make sure the work you're giving them is worth the time
and effort they are giving you.
 Provide Guidance. Some students just need extra time. When possible, set
up time during lunch and after school to allow students to practice the
concepts that have them confused. This extra time can solidify the
concepts you're teaching and give them a renewed sense of confidence as
a result.

Adjust, Adjust, Adjust

For many students, learning isn't a linear process. Just when you think they have
it mastered, something will come along that leaves them befuddled again. One of
the greatest challenges of teaching these students is adjusting your approach to
making sure the information is engaging and relevant while still meeting the
requirements set forth by your school. Using resources like those provided
by Carnegie Mellon University can give you new ideas to try when you've run out
of your own.
With a little practice and a lot of patience, you'll begin to see students who have
previously struggled to complete work coming to class excited for the new day's
lessons. You may even see all your students retaining more of the information
you're trying to share. This change will not only help your struggling learners, but
can have a positive impact on the entire classroom, and remind you why you
decided to become a teacher in the first place.

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