Spread the loveCollege is a scary place, especially when you have reservations about taking remedial classes. You, however, aren’t alone. Your new instructor might be just as unprepared for college as you are.  Unfortunately, colleges and universities often assign new instructors, teaching assistants, and junior professors to remedial classes. Typically, instructors with the least experience are chosen, while elite professors teach upper-level students. As unfair as it sounds, it’s pretty much part and parcel of higher education.  It’s the students falling behind that get the toughest breaks, and when you’re unprepared, you’ll end up with a rookie instructor. So, why […]

Spread the loveIn order to effectively help students with learning disabilities, remedial reading methods may need to be customized to their specific needs. Some common remedial reading methods that may work best for students with learning disabilities include: 1. Reading aloud to students 2. Providing visual aids, such as charts, graphs, and diagrams 3. Working with students one-on-one 4. Using software that helps students read more easily, such as Rosetta Stone or DAISY 5. Using a phonics program 6. Teaching students how to read faster 7. Using flashcards to help students remember the letters and words 8. Using games and […]