LORIMAR 1

For which is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

• Reinforcement of the foundation of learning

• Helping pupils to overcome their learning difficulties

• Developing learners‟ potentials

• I, II, III

Answer explanation

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) aims to reinforce learning foundations, help students overcome difficulties, and develop their potentials, making all options I, II, and III correct.

What should be done first before doing remedial instruction?

• Diagnose the difficulty

• Prepare remedial materials

• Plan the remedial instruction

• Group the pupils by gender

Answer explanation

Before implementing remedial instruction, it is essential to diagnose the difficulty. This step helps identify specific learning challenges, ensuring that the subsequent preparation and planning are targeted and effective.

The following are remedial teaching strategies EXCEPT _____.

• Individualized Educational Program (IEP)

• Peer Support Programmed

• Reward Scheme

• Test and Drill

Answer explanation

The Reward Scheme focuses on incentives rather than direct instructional strategies. In contrast, IEP, Peer Support Programs, and Test and Drill are all targeted remedial teaching strategies aimed at addressing specific learning needs.

Is remedial instruction the same as special education?

• No, however, remedial instruction may include children with special needs if they are diagnosed with difficulty.

• Yes, both remedial instruction and special education serve learners that need help.

• It depends on the clientele of remedial instruction.

• No, they are far apart and not in any way related.

Answer explanation

Remedial instruction focuses on helping students who struggle academically, while special education specifically addresses the needs of students with disabilities. Thus, they are not the same, although remedial instruction can include students with special needs.

Which statement on remedial teaching is WRONG? Remedial teaching involves _____.

• Working systematically; observing, diagnosing, remediating, evaluating

• Working purposefully and intensively with a pupil

• Seeing to it that the pupil can remain at his/her school

• Re-teaching, reviewing, assessing

Answer explanation

The statement 'Seeing to it that the pupil can remain at his/her school' is wrong because remedial teaching focuses on addressing learning difficulties, not necessarily on school retention.

What does remedial instruction focus on?

• Content

• Skills

• Grammar

• Test

Answer explanation

Remedial instruction primarily focuses on developing specific skills that students may be lacking, rather than just content, grammar, or test preparation. This targeted approach helps improve overall academic performance.

Which practices mean success for learners with reading difficulties? I. Be clear on what students must know, understand, and be able to do in to grow in their grasp of a subject. II. Build scaffolding leading to student success in these goals. Don‟t dilute goals. III. Make use of several avenues of learning – make students hear it, sing it, read it.

• I, II, and III

• II and III

• I and II

• I, II and III

Answer explanation

All three practices are essential for success in learners with reading difficulties. Clear goals (I), scaffolding (II), and diverse learning methods (III) collectively support effective learning and comprehension.

For effective remedial instruction, work for learning-in-content. What does learning-in=content mean?

• Make students see how ideas and skills connect to their families and communities.

• Make students see how important concepts and skills are.

• Make use of problem solving.

• Avoid drills.

Answer explanation

Learning-in-content emphasizes connecting ideas and skills to students' lives, particularly their families and communities. This relevance enhances understanding and retention, making the correct choice about seeing these connections.

Which can increase the effectiveness of remedial teaching?

• Let the students know that you believe in him/her.

• Direct student to work harder whether s/he likes it or not.

• Do not allow him/her to play until s/he can do the task.

• Engage him/her in a continuous drill until s/he learns the skills.

Answer explanation

Letting students know you believe in them fosters a positive learning environment, boosting their confidence and motivation. This support is crucial for effective remedial teaching, unlike the other options that may create pressure or frustration.

Because reading remediation requires building skills rather than learning course content, which should reading trainers do? I. Minimize testing and grading II. Observe the student in the actual act of reading III. Make reading classes a grammar class.

• I and II

• II only

• III only

• I, II and III

Answer explanation

Reading remediation focuses on skill-building, so trainers should minimize testing and grading (I) to reduce pressure and observe students reading (II) to assess their skills. Making classes grammar-focused (III) is not aligned with this goal.