Flowchart: Identifying and Helping a Struggling Student by hanane bouziane

Module 2 - The Culture of Schooling : Students with Learning Difficulties

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By: Hanane Bouziane

1. Identify Student Challenges in Art Class

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The student has difficulty following directions during art activities, often needing frequent repetition or rephrasing of instructions to understand and execute tasks. They are easily distracted, frequently losing focus or getting sidetracked by their surroundings. Additionally, the student struggles with oral responses, showing reluctance or an inability to answer questions about their artwork or the art process. Their comprehension of key art-related vocabulary is poor, and they have trouble recalling or organizing the sequence of events when asked to explain their work.

No, No Significant Issues Observed

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Continue regular monitoring and provide standard instruction.

2. Initial Assessment

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Conduct Informal Assessments:

Observation: Closely observe the student during various art activities to identify specific difficulties.
Oral Questions: Ask the student to explain their understanding of instructions or describe their artwork to gauge comprehension.
Work Samples: Review the student's artwork and any associated writing for patterns of errors or areas of struggle.

Determine Specific Areas of Struggle

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Identify Specific Struggles:
- Comprehension Issues:
  - Difficulty with understanding art-specific vocabulary and instructions.
  - Challenges in following multi-step directions.
- Writing Challenges:
  - Reluctance to engage in writing tasks related to art.
  - Frequent spelling errors and avoidance of labeling or writing artist statements.
- Reading and Decoding Issues:
  - Difficulty reading written instructions, blending letter sounds, or understanding text in art resources.

3. Determine Specific Areas of Struggle

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Identify Specific Struggles:
- Comprehension Issues:
  - Difficulty with understanding art-specific vocabulary and instructions.
  - Challenges in following multi-step directions.
- Writing Challenges:
  - Reluctance to engage in writing tasks related to art.
  - Frequent spelling errors and avoidance of labeling or writing artist statements.
- Reading and Decoding Issues:
  - Difficulty reading written instructions, blending letter sounds, or understanding text in art resources.

4. Develop and Implement a Support Plan

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Create Personalized Support Strategies:
- Visual Aids:
  - Use visual instructions such as step-by-step picture guides or videos.
  - Incorporate symbols, diagrams, and images to reinforce verbal instructions.
- Repetition and Clarification:
  - Frequently repeat instructions using simpler language.
  - Use gestures, demonstrations, and hands-on examples to clarify directions.
- Interactive Activities:
  - Incorporate activities that require hands-on participation to maintain engagement and reinforce understanding.
  - Use collaborative group work to allow peer support and modeling.
- Task Breakdown:
  - Break complex projects into smaller, manageable steps, providing checklists or graphic organizers.
  - Offer frequent check-ins to monitor progress and provide feedback.
- Writing Supports:
  - Provide word banks, templates, or sentence starters to help with writing tasks.
  - Allow the use of assistive technology for writing, such as speech-to-text tools or spelling checkers.
- Environmental Adjustments:
  - Minimize distractions by seating the student in a quieter area or using noise-cancelling tools.
  - Incorporate sensory breaks or fidget tools to help maintain focus.