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UNDERSTANING THE UNDERACHIEVERS

UNDERSTANING THE UNDERACHIEVERS. S P VERMA. PRINCIPAL. K V NASIRABAD. * Underachiever is one who performs below par. * It is a symptom of the student’s problems rather than the problem itself. Symptoms. Slow learners. Less interest in studies. Talkative. Silent/Naughty.

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UNDERSTANING THE UNDERACHIEVERS

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  1. UNDERSTANING THE UNDERACHIEVERS S P VERMA PRINCIPAL K V NASIRABAD

  2. * Underachiever is one who performs below par. * It is a symptom of the student’s problems rather than the problem itself

  3. Symptoms • Slow learners. • Less interest in studies. • Talkative. • Silent/Naughty. • Pay less attention. • Not asks question. • Not obey orders. • Ineffective communication skill • Reading/ Writing problem. • Shyness. • Not mixing with other students. • Lack of self confidence.

  4. CAUSES • POVERTY • LESS RESOURCES • LACK OF GUIDANCE • FEAR

  5. MAIN CAUSES Within the pupil Environmental factors

  6. Within the pupil • Physical illness( tonsillites, sinusitis, gastrointestinal) • Physical handicaps (Hearing and visual ) • Intelligence(low masked, superior) • Personality factors (shy & timid, insecurity, overprotective, maladjustment, complexes, phobias, escape mechanisms) • Lack of physiological maturity • Age of child

  7. SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

  8. Over crowded classrooms • Lack of encouragement • Ineffective teaching • Unhealthy teacher-pupil relationship • Strict & rejecting teacher • Critical remarks • Teacher with psychological problem • Change of teacher

  9. FAMILY ENVIRONMENT

  10. Improper environment • Attitude of parents ( disharmony, nagging and fault finding, excessive punishment, undue comparison with siblings and other children, labeling, partiality) • Unfavorable peer interaction • Culturally deprived • Lack of play

  11. Indifference to and lack of interest in school work • Laziness • Irregular attendance & SO ….

  12. INTERVENTION STRATEGIES

  13. Help develop correct study habits • Ascent the positive • Avoid pressure, criticism, comparisons, labeling • Help establishing Short Term and Long Term goals • Individualised instructions • Minimal threat and punishment • Boost self esteem, self concept • Refer for further professional care

  14. Boost self esteem, self concept • Refer for further professional care • Help them to maintain health • Devote time • Reward them for smallachievements

  15. LIKE THEM LOVE THEM AND LET THEM KNOW IT! Children respond to love – anybody’s love

  16. THANKS A LOT

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