In the last post, I talked about using collaboration when working with students who fall behind on homework from being absent often. I have had to do this several times after coming back from leave. I needed to meet with students and have conversations about what we needed to do to get them back on track. After reading Lost at School I knew the approach I needed to take. It was effective for students to talk through a solution that would work for them and I would be there to support them in what they needed to be successful. In the last week, I have seen an improvement in attendance and as a result, their homework grade is improving. I think these students realized in coming to class they would not only learn the material but now they would also have time to start/complete homework in class. They have the opportunity to work with their classmates and have time to ask me questions if needed.
