At risk students are those students who requires temporary or ongoing intervention in order to succeed academically.

1. 7/21/2019
1

2. PRESENTER
SAMINA KHAN
Fazaia Degree College Risalpur

3. 7/21/2019
3

4. AT RISK STUDENTS
An “at-risk” student is generally
defined as a student who is
likely to fail at school.
7/21/2019
4

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF AT RISK STUDENTS
 This includes:
o Emotional or behavioral problems
o low academic performance & showing a
lack of interest for studies.
o Students from single-parent families.
o students who were overage for their
peer group.
o Students who had frequently changed
schools.
7/21/2019
5

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF AT RISK STUDENTS
o Students who are not experiencing
success in school and are potential
dropouts.
o At-risk students tend not to participate in
school activities and have a minimal
identification with the school.
o They have disciplinary and truancy
problems that lead to credit problems.
7/21/2019
6

7. CHARACTERISTICS OF AT RISK STUDENTS
o They exhibit impulsive behavior and
their peer relationships are
problematic.
o As they experience failure and fall
behind their peers, school becomes a
negative environment that reinforces
their low self-esteem.
7/21/2019
7

8. HOW CAN THEY BE IDENTIFIED AND
AT WHICH AGE?
At-risk students need to be identified
as early as possible and regularly
reevaluated because their family
status and living situations can
change.
The roots of at-risk behavior begin in
the elementary grades with low
achievement patterns, high
absenteeism, and low self-esteem.
7/21/2019
8

9. o Programs identifying and working with at-
risk students are needed at every grade
level.
o Teachers should be well trained and alert
to the symptoms of at-risk student
behavior, and administrative staff should
be responsive to their needs.
HOW CAN THEY BE IDENTIFIED AND
AT WHICH AGE?
7/21/2019
9

10. CONTINUED…
o Schools need to be a model for equal
opportunity and a place where the
individual's needs for achievement and
positive experiences can be met.
o The needs of minority students, low
income students, and students with
special problems must be addressed.
7/21/2019
10

11. CONTINUED…
It is especially important that teachers
dealing with minority students have
training in language and cultural
differences.
It is important that educators be aware
of the symptoms and characteristics of
students at risk and be able to identify
and refer these students for the
appropriate treatment.
7/21/2019
11

12. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING STUDENTS AT
RISK
Family Involvement:
Family involvement has
a direct positive effect on children's
achievement and is the most accurate
predictor of a student's success in
school.
7/21/2019
12

13. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING
STUDENTS AT RISK
Early Childhood Education:
providing a child
additional enrichment can modify IQ.
The most effective way to reduce the
number of children who will ultimately
drop out is to provide the best possible
classroom instruction from the beginning
of their school experience.
7/21/2019
13

14. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING
STUDENTS AT RISK
Reading/writing programs :
To help the low-achieving
students, focus on reading and writing
skills which is the foundation for
effective learning in all other subjects.
7/21/2019
14

15. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING
STUDENTS AT RISK
Mentoring/Tutoring:
Mentoring is a one-to-one caring,
supportive relationship between a
mentor and a mentee that is based on
trust. Tutoring is also a one-to-one
activity but focuses on academics and is
an effective practice when addressing
specific needs such as reading, writing,
or math competencies
7/21/2019
15

16. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING
STUDENTS AT RISK
Out-of School Experiences:
Many schools
provide after-school and summer
enhancement programs that eliminate
information loss and inspire interest in a
variety of areas-especially important for
students at risk of school failure.
7/21/2019
16

17. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING
STUDENTS AT RISK
Learning Styles:
When teachers show students that there
are different ways to learn, students find
new and creative ways to solve
problems, achieve success, and
become lifelong learners.
7/21/2019
17

18. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING
STUDENTS AT RISK
Instructional technologies:
Technology offers some of
the best opportunities for delivering
instruction which engages students in
authentic learning, addresses multiple
intelligences, and adapts to students'
learning styles.
7/21/2019
18

19. 7/21/2019
19

20. STRATEGIES ON TEACHING
STUDENTS AT RISK
Individualized Instruction:
A customized
individual program for each student
which would allow teachers flexibility
with the instructional program and
extracurricular activities.
7/21/2019
20

21. 7/21/2019
21

23. 7/21/2019
23

25. 7/21/2019
25