Is Organization your Gap? This is what we worked on today:
A student with a lack of organizational skills can easily be fixed by providing a routine and clearly stating directions and expectations. These students often forget homework, have messy desks, cannot keep track of their materials and do not have time management skills. Teachers can help these students by having them follow astructured routine and provide them with strategies that will keep them organized. Use the following tips to help your disorganized student manage their responsibilities.
1. Set Up a Routine
By providing structure in the classroom the disorganized student will have no choice but to stay organized. Establishing a classroom schedule will allow students to be less frustrated and confused, and will provide them with a sense of where they are going and what materials they will need. To lessen their confusion, place a schedule in their folder or tape one to their desk. This way the student can use it as a reference throughout the day.
2. Use a Checklist
A checklist is a great tool for a disorganized student, because it visually shows them the expectations that they need to accomplish for the day. For younger students have the list already prepared for them and go over it with the student each morning. For older students, show them how to prioritize their list and to check mark the items after they have been completed.
***** Each student is expected to choose an organizational tool (Super calendar, notebook pocket notebook, or graphic organizer) and will be expected to update daily and checked weekly at our organizational small group - Monday's 1:30-2:00
No comments:
Post a Comment