Supporting struggling students by implementing evidence-based classroom interventions can make a tremendous impact in supporting struggling students in the classroom and also promote positive classroom environment.

1. STRATEGIES FOR
SUPPORTING STRUGGLING
STUDENTS

2. OUTLINE
● Brief discussion on the impact of struggling students on the overall classroom dynamic
and their future prospects
● Definition of Terms: Strategies, Supporting, Struggling and Classroom
● Who is a Struggling Student?: Academic Challenges vs deeper learning challenges
● Identifying a struggling student:
-Signs/behaviors/ attributes of a struggling student
● Factors that may contribute to a student's difficulties
● Helping Struggling students:
-Evidence-based interventions for struggling students
● Importance of identifying and supporting struggling students
● Conclusion

3. Impact of Struggling Students on the overall Classroom
Dynamic and their Future Prospects
● When students encounter academic difficulties, it
not only affects their own learning experience but
also has implications for the entire class
● Struggling students face the risk of falling behind
academically, which can have long-term
consequences for their future prospects.
● It is crucial to view struggling students not as
liabilities but as individuals with unique needs and
potential. By identifying and addressing their
challenges effectively, educators can create a more
inclusive and supportive learning environment.

4. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Lets consider these definition as it relates to our topic of discuss
➔ STRATEGIES
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim
➔ SUPPORTING
Bearing all or part of the weight of something
➔ STRUGGLING
Striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or
resistance.
➔ STUDENT
A person who is taught by another

5. Who is a struggling
Student?
A struggling student is an
individual who faces
academic challenges and
difficulties or deeper
learning challenges in
their educational journey.
• These challenges can manifest in various ways,
such as achieving low grades, struggling with
comprehension or retention of information,
experiencing a lack of motivation or engagement,
or facing difficulties in managing their workload
and time effectively
• Struggling students may find it challenging to keep
up with their peers or meet academic expectations,
which can impact their self-esteem, confidence,
and overall well-being.

6. • Encompass a broader set of skills and competencies
that go beyond the surface-level understanding of
academic content.
• Involves critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity,
collaboration, and effective communication.
• Students facing deeper learning challenges may
struggle with analyzing and synthesizing information,
applying knowledge to real-world situations, engaging
in higher-order thinking, and effectively communicating
their ideas.
Deeper Learning
Challenges
Academic Challenges
• These challenges can manifest as struggles with
specific subjects, poor performance on assessments,
difficulty understanding course material, ineffective
study habits, or challenges in meeting academic
requirements or expectations.
• Academic challenges are often related to the
acquisition and application of knowledge within a
specific curriculum or educational framework.
• Focus more on content mastery and performance in
traditional academic subjects

7. Identifying a struggling student:
-Signs/behaviors/ attributes of a struggling student
Low academic performance
Consistently receiving below-
average grades or struggling
to demonstrate
understanding and mastery
of curriculum content.
Lack of engagement
Showing disinterest, apathy,
or a lack of motivation
towards learning and
participating actively in class
activities.
Incomplete assignments
Struggling students may
frequently fail to complete or
submit their assignments on
time, leading to a backlog of
unfinished work.
Reduced self-confidence:
Struggling students may
experience a decline in self-
esteem, expressing feelings of
incompetence or expressing
beliefs that they are not smart
enough.

8. Factors that may contribute to a student's difficulties
Factors that may contribute to a student's
difficulties
Ineffective teaching methods
Teaching methods that fail to cater to diverse learning styles
or do not provide sufficient support or differentiation can
leave some students behind and inhibit their progress.
Personal or family issues
Various personal or family problems, such
as financial instability, trauma, illness,
divorce, or a dysfunctional family
environment, can significantly impact a
student's academic performance and overall
well-being.
Lack of foundational skills
Insufficient mastery of basic skills like reading, writing,
math, or critical thinking can hinder a student's ability to
succeed in more advanced subjects.
Bullying or social difficulties
Students who are victims of bullying or who struggle with social interactions
may experience emotional distress that affects their ability to concentrate and
perform well in school.
FACTORS THAT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A
STUDENT'S DIFFICULTIES

9. Helping Struggling students:
Evidence-based interventions for struggling students
Kinesthetic
Learner
Auditory Learner Visual Learner
Each struggling student is unique, and interventions should be tailored to their specific needs, therefore it is
important to identify the learning style of a struggling student before initiating an intervention action for them.
• Use of Lesson Styles that carter for different category of learners

10. Evidence-based interventions for struggling
students
Small Group
Instruction
Grouping students with similar needs allows
teachers to provide targeted instruction. This
allows struggling students to receive more
focused attention and benefit from direct
teaching, immediate feedback, and peer
interaction
Response to
Intervention (RTI)
RTI is a multi-tiered approach with increasing levels of
support. It involves universal screening to identify
struggling students, followed by targeted interventions
that increase in intensity for those who need it.
Scaffolded Learning
Provide structured support gradually over time,
allowing struggling students to develop their skills
and knowledge. Adjust the level of difficulty as
they improve, gradually removing supports as they
become more confident and independent.
Positive Reinforcement
and Motivation
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11. Importance Of Identifying and Supporting Struggling Students
➔ Academic success
➔ Positive classroom environment
➔ Preventing further difficulties
➔ Inclusion and equity
➔ Holistic development
➔ Teacher-student relationship

12. Supporting struggling students by implementing
evidence-based classroom interventions can make
a tremendous impact in supporting struggling
students in the classroom and also promote
positive classroom environment.
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