The+Remedial+Classroom

A remedial classroom is one full of students who are experiencing learning difficulties. In short, it is the opposite of a heterogeneous classroom, in the more negative sense. There have been debates on whether or not homogeneous classrooms are as effective as heterogeneous, but the truth is many people have deemed it more efficient if most or all students are suffering from comparable learning deficiencies.

**Learner Characteristics**
 * It is a common stereotype that all students in remedial classes are discouraged, unmotivated, and unwilling to learn... not true!
 * Teachers approach these problems in the wrong ways far too often
 * Don't make assumptions
 * "Homogeneous" does NOT mean "all the same" - get to know your students!
 * Don't give up; not every remedial class is difficult to teach

**Management**
 * Take extra time to explain rules, procedures, and assignments
 * Remember to reinforce!
 * Motivate students
 * Focus on the good, give students a positive self image (academically and otherwise)
 * Provide timely feedback of progress, including participation


 * Presenting Instruction **
 * Organize instruction into short segments
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Make sure your instructions are clear to everyone
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Focus on skill building
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Assign work that reflects student interest
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: left;">Vary the instructional materials

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sources: __Classroom Management for Middle and High School Teachers__ by Edmund T. Emmer and Carolyn M. Evertson __Effective Instruction for Students with Special Needs__ by Bob Algozzine and Jim Ysseldyke "How can we motivate pupils in a remedial class?" Posted by Quranet [] <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: left;">