Many students will become overwhelmed with the complexity of a particular task. Tasks are sometimes very complex because they have students perform a variety of sub tasks. In these situations, students can have an easier time handling complexity when they have the task divided into multiple sub-tasks. For example, if a student must write an introduction, the teacher might have the student only work on writing a sentence designed to grab the reader’s attention.
Some students simply need more time in order to master certain concepts. Instructors should try to find as many opportunities as possible to help students to obtain extra help. Parents can help their children further by working with them at home or hiring a tutor.
In some cases, the student might feel anxiety over the work required and might feel that he or she will not be able to manage the workload. Under these circumstances, the teacher or parent could tell the child that all he or she needs to do is complete a single task within a particular time frame. This might help the student get a sense of how much time he or she has to complete the task. It is also helpful to have the student engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, to help the student overcome feelings of anxiety.
One of the main obstacles when helping children learn how to successfully complete tasks is to help them develop a sense of self-efficacy, which is when the child feels that he or she is able to successfully complete tasks. Giving children easier tasks can help them build up their confidence so that they can build up confidence that is necessary to perform more difficult tasks in the future.
Some students simply need to be moved into a different class. The teacher might not have a teaching style that is not compatible with the student or the other students in the class might be much higher achievers. If the other students are high-achievers, the struggling student can have a difficult time developing the self-efficacy that is necessary to put in the effort that is required to master learning concepts.
Since students will inevitably have different levels of skill and different learning styles, instructors should always try to implement differentiated instruction methods whenever possible to ensure that all students are reached. This ensures that each student is able to learn at the level and in the way that the student is willing and able to learn. This ensures that the instructor is able to maximize the amount of learning that occurs in the classroom.
