Challenges in Student Engagement and Learning Math
During the conversation with my mentor teacher, we discussed the importance of the success of students who actively engage in math classes. With the small group of students, we have found some challenging aspects of the learning process of this subject. For example, organizational difficulties became one of the main problems for learners, as it was complicated to organize thoughts and materials to increase problem-solving skills.
Intervention Strategies for Language Barriers
Language issues have also appeared in students who moved from other countries. Intervention strategies could be related to the provision of visual support. According to Martin et al. (2018), charts, diagrams, and organizers can motivate students to stay more connected to the educational process. Furthermore, tasks can be divided into small parts, and teachers should work in small classes to pay attention to every student and ensure that every student understands new topics during the course.
Collaboration with Mentor and Student Volunteers
For clinical field experience, my tutor and I decided to work with students who had studied math from the first grade and wanted to become volunteers. The organizational aspect of education was one of the main struggles for students, and it became important to create a non-judgmental environment. During the conversation with students, I discovered that not everyone could easily detect the opposing sides of their education, and some challenges remain unrevealed.
Consequently, I suggested assisting in the process and overcoming existing learning difficulties. Some students pointed out that they do not need support during the sessions. Still, some individuals might be unable to see their drawbacks before someone tells the truth. Constant supervision strategy also strengthens collaboration between my tutor and me to work on new ideas and improve the educational sphere.
Feedback, Supervision, and Future Applications in Inclusive Education
My teacher’s feedback was positive; we had already started working on the solution together. Understanding the possible strategies was common, and with the tutor’s experience, the time spent on implementation could decrease. The findings can assist students with their education and organization in general. Students with mild to moderate disabilities stay under supervision, and their performance can improve significantly. The experience will help me create an inclusive learning atmosphere in my future clinical field career.
Reference
Martin, D. R., Ankel, F., & Hemphill, R. R. (2018). Creating a vision for education leadership. West JEM, 19(1), 165-168. Web.