- Emphasize student strengths.
- Encourage risk taking.
- Be honest in responses.
- Give specific suggestions, but limit suggestions to 2-3 essential areas.
- Give examples for implementing the suggestions.
- Communicate genuine concern that the student understands your suggestions.
These can be essential for some students. They offer one-on-one teaching time and expertise. Promote these resources a positive, not just for "dummies."
Other students can clarify ideas & assignments. Moreover, the most effective learning comes from teaching. Help students organize the groups by exchanging phone numbers or forming online discussion groups.
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