Strategies for At-Risk

Most at risk learners are tactual, kinesthetic learners who have low visual and auditory skills which explains their inability to read well.

• Teach at risk learners through their perceptual strengths.
  

  Use hands-on materials to introduce new and difficult information.
  

  Use a collegial non-confrontational attitude toward students when addressing behaviorial problems.
  

  Design informal seating arrangements and varied lightening.
  

  Give adequate structure and follow up in making assignments.
  

  Provide contant feedback.
  

  Give assignments in short segments and monitor frequently.
  

  Praise often during the process when completing tasks.
  

  Use red acetate to help learners focus on reading material. Add to overheads during lectures.
  

  Experiment with using varied color acetate with different students.
  

  When possible arrange difficult classes in late morning or afternoon.
  

  Provide options when making assignments and in test giving.
  

  Make students responsible for consequences of their actions.
  

  Establish an environment which promotes high expectations for all learners.
  

  Do not allow home, community, or personal problems to become excuses for inability to learn.
  

  Use humor or stories to connect and introduce new information.
  

  Show relevancy of lessons to real life.
  

  Use graphic organizers, maps, charts, pictures, and images to help students connect to new information.
  

Implementation

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