The Remedial Classroom: Organization and Management

Remedial Program

A program designed to help students address language skills deficits and build self-confidence through self-help strategies.

Systematic Instruction

Instruction that is planned, deliberate, and proceeds in an orderly manner, allowing for flexibility rather than a rigid teaching progression.

Ongoing Documentation

Continuous recording of a student's progress to determine the skills to be addressed and the intensity of instruction required.

Instructional Objectives

The specific goals that teachers must know which their curriculum requires at their grade or year level.

Curriculum Organization

The structure of the curriculum that should support the usability and accomplishment of educational goals.

Assessment in Remedial Programs

The process of using assessments to guide instruction, develop scoring guides, and ensure alignment across assessments.

Direct Instruction Component

The main instructional segment of a remedial session that should not be traded away for other activities.

Reinforcement and Extension Component

Time spent after direct instruction to empower reading, writing, and discussion related to what was read.

Schema-Enhancement Component

This time is focused on building a knowledge base for independent thinking and study skills.

Cognitive Development Component

An attempt to enhance basic thinking operations such as inference, problem-solving, and metacognition.

Personal Emotional Growth

The process of developing emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness.

Self-Reflection

The practice of introspection, where individuals analyze their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and the emotions of others.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt well in the face of adversity.

Mindfulness

A mental practice that involves focusing on the present moment and accepting it without judgment.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Self-Regulation

The ability to manage one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior effectively.

Positive Self-Talk

The practice of encouraging and affirming oneself through optimistic affirmation.

Growth Mindset

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work.

Journaling

The process of writing down thoughts and feelings to reflect on personal growth and emotional experiences.

Reinforcement and Extension Component

Time spent after direct instruction to empower reading, writing, and discussion related to what was read.

Orientation Component

The component that helps students understand the structure and expectations of the remedial program, including the goals, routines, and how to engage with the content.