The Student with Weak Organizational Skills

PROBLEM

Has the student copied down the correct assignment? If not, this may indicate poor far-point visual copying skills, suggesting weak short term visual memory skills.

SOLUTION

• Allow sufficient time for the student to copy assignment or work

• Acknowledge the difficulty and provide assignment on a piece of paper

• Discuss homework task orally in addition to writing assignments on the board

• Allow students to copy from classmates homework book

PROBLEM

Does the student exhibit difficulties organizing written work? This is a skill that needs to be developed. Poor written work does not always mean a lazy attitude. Students may have difficulty translating oral language into written language.

SOLUTION

• Demonstrate ways to organize work on paper, show models etc.,

• Allow students opportunities to practice and develop these skills

• Develop outlining techniques

PROBLEM

Does the student work in a cluttered area?

Is he / she unable to find a book, paper etc.,?

SOLUTION

• Discuss the problem with parents (chances are, the problem exists at home as well)

• Encourage parents and student to create a clutter free environment for homework, to remove all distractions.

• Establish that clutter-free is COOL!

PROBLEM

Does the student have difficulty organizing his / her time?

SOLUTION

• Help prioritize assignments and discuss time frames

• Have students "time' individual assignments, set time goals and keep track of actual time required to complete tasks

• Schedule breaks if necessary

• For long range assignments, assist students with developing time frames.

• Provide a Calendar with due dates for papers and assignments

   

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