Academic Skills Boot Camp, Week 4
Here's what we learned Friday, March 4!
What we worked on:
- We discussed reasons students often do not ask for help in class (don't know teacher, don't feel comfortable, don't know the right time, fear of peer teasing, etc.)
- We discussed reasons it's important to ask teachers and adults for help (to get questions answered right away, to not fall behind, to build relationships with teachers, etc.)
- We generated a list of good times to asks teachers for help (raising hand in class, seeing a teacher before/after/during class, etc.)
- We role-played tough situations in which asking for help is needed (sick the previous day, didn't understand a concept, etc.)
How you can help at home:
- Ask your student how he or she felt role-playing- many of them felt uncomfortable at first (due to my amazing acting, ha), but found good ways to get through it!
- Ask your student what time they feel confident to ask adults for help, and remind them to do it as needed.
Next week's lesson: Keeping track of assignments
Kelly Johnson, M. Ed
Counselor
Boone Grove High School
Email: kelly.johnson@ptsc.k12.in.us
Website: www.ptsc.k12.in.us
Location: Boone Grove High School, South 500 West, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Phone: 219-476-3455
Twitter: @PTSCcounselors