Identifying and Helping Struggling Students by Miguel Canales https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh en-us 2023-10-05 05:37:07 UTC 2023-10-05 06:13:10 UTC hello@padlet.com First fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733326666 Look for signs of students hitting developmental milestones at a later time than their peers. Signs include:
  • sit up, crawl, or walk later than other children
  • learn to talk later, or have trouble speaking,
  • find it hard to remember things
  • not understand how to pay for things (Epic Special Education Staffing, 2022).

]]> 2023-10-05 05:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733326666 Check with parents fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733331250 Follow up with the student’s parents to open a line of communication of concern with the parents. After getting feedback from the parents the next step is to refer the child to a specialist able to diagnose any types of learning disabilities.

]]> 2023-10-05 05:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733331250 If they are hitting these milestones but are still struggling with following the class fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733333662 Look for signs of a lack of understanding of the English language by checking if the student:
  • has trouble understanding social rules,
  • has trouble seeing the consequences of their actions,
  • has trouble solving problems, and/or
  • has trouble thinking logically. (Epic Special Education Staffing, 2022).

]]> 2023-10-05 05:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733333662 Do they struggle to follow along? fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733337522 Give a quick language assessment of the student orally and away from peers. If the student doesn’t show sufficient mastery of the language, contact the parents and if they permit, check with administration on how to get the student into ESL courses through the school. ]]> 2023-10-05 05:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733337522 Assess fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733346201 Be attentive to the needs and learning styles of the students and be on the look out for developmental and learning hurdles to class. ]]> 2023-10-05 05:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733346201 Get in contact with a specialist fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733348181 If they are diagnosed with any disabilities, follow the plan created by the specialist, making sure to coordinate with administration and the student’s parents. In addition:
  • Use short and simple sentences to ensure understanding.
  • Repeat instructions or directions frequently.
  • Ask student if further clarification is necessary.
  • Break down / task-analyze skills into steps.
  • Model targeted skills, then provide practice opportunities.
  • Use visual schedules with pictures / icons to demonstrate each step.  
  • Model desired behaviors, and clearly identify what behaviors you expect in the classroom.
  • Ensure consistency of rules and routine. (Educational Resources for Special Needs, n.d.)
]]> 2023-10-05 06:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733348181 fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733351305 Take time to create a program the learner can do at home and at school to help the child develop the necessary skills to get the most out of school, school life, and course work. 

]]> 2023-10-05 06:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733351305 fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733353175 Keep student under observation and use differentiated teaching on a need by need basis. ]]> 2023-10-05 06:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733353175 Sources fossil754_ https://padlet.com/fossil754_/7tpsrebgwfu7blrh/wish/2733357273 Epic Special Education Staffing. (2022). Strategies for Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities. Retrieved from https://epicspecialeducationstaffing.com/strategies-teaching-students-intellectual-disabilities/

Educational Resources for Special Needs. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://do2learn.com/disabilities/CharacteristicsAndStrategies/IntellectualDisability_Strategies.html
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