Sunday, March 7, 2010
So I just completed my 4th week of teaching and I'm really enjoying it. In my 7th period class I have a student with a 3rd grade reading level. When I found this out, I felt more compassion for this student. When I first met him he was constantly off task in class and did not seem to know what was going on. Since learning about his reading level I have made it a personal mission to reach out to this particular student and try to make a difference. I decided to move the student away from his friend that was constantly distracting him and place him next to a studious classmate. This has helped alittle. I also decided to make it a point of after getting the rest of the class started going and telling this student my expectations of what I want him to accomplish in class that day. Futhermore, when we do weekly vocabulary and questions, I make it a point to constantly check on this student and make sure he isn't struggling. I have also started teaching him to look for context clues in the reading to help him answer the questions. I also offer words of encouragement and let him know that he is doing good and keep it up. Since I have started taking time and working with the student, his work habits have improved. Also on book work, he no longer gives up, and usually when he trys his grades have improved. He doesn't alwasy finish the assignment, because he still struggles, but he is now attemping the assignments, and I grade accordingly. I only grade what he finishes which is usaully half the assignment. I hope to continue working with him and get him where he can complete the whole book assignment. Anyways I am proud of how afr he has progressed in the past 2 weeks.
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It sounds like you are really trying to help this student. I too have a few kids who are really behind, but they do not show it so much in their reading skills as they do in their note taking abilities. Some seriously look up every three seconds to take notes even in its just the word "the" on the board. I think it is awesome that you are grading his assignments to help him and also he is attempting the work. This really shows me that every student can be reached--maybe just some more work on our part!
ReplyDeleteAlso, glad to hear you are enjoying your teaching! :)
I am glad that you found out about this student so that he does not slip through the cracks. I think it is a great idea to constantly check on that student to make sure they understand what it is that you expect. Also by helping this student they will hopefully notice that you believe they can improve and in turn this will give him more confidence! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are making a difference, Allison. When you see changes in motivation and participation, you know that you are beginning to reach this student. I admire your careful kidwatching and caring to make a difference for a student that has probably been overlooked in the past. Once students begin to see some success - the gain in confidence is a real motivator. Keep up the support!
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