Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Shuts Down I have a student who begins to cry and shuts whenever she does not understand how to do something. She is a sweet child, loves school, and does her homework. She is on an RTI for reading and math fluency. When we met with her parents we discussed how this reaction is detrimental to her learning. They have the same problem at home and we all think it is a lack of self-confidence. She is struggling but every time she puts her head down and cries I feel like she is getting further behind. I work with her in small groups in reading and math every day and tutor her during bus duty plus an hour after school once a week. I have tried encouragement, conferences, and tough love. Nothing is working. What else can I do? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would try to chunk her assignments. I would have her to a complete a certain number of questions and after completing that number, she could receive a incentive. Also, I would try the flip classroom approach with her. She would be able to go home and look at various websites and videos on youtube to assist her with her understanding of various concepts. She could preview the assignment the day before, so that she is not so overwhelmed when she receives the it the next day.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I love the flip classroom approach because this can help her look over the material beforehand and be ready to reinforce the ideas when she comes to class again. We can preview the assignment without causing so much stress to her and that way when she is in the class the next day she has a good overview of the ideas. Rated On: February 28, 2015 3:52 pm Rated By: aHeXud