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ADHD is real! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a very real condition. Over one million South African adults have the condition. As many as 1 in 20 South African school children have ADHD. This is the same as the figure seen in school children in the European Union. The worldwide consensus: ADHD is a … Read more
“Remedial learner” is a label that many do not appreciate. However, it is a term that encapsulates the challenges faced by just over 14% of learners. Schools for slow learners need to be equipped to assist with these challenges. Remedial learners could have normal intelligence. Some even have above-average intelligence. Despite this, they need extra … Read more
Every holiday means a break in routine for kids. This is a good thing, as the children get to recharge and reset for the next phase in their schooling. But getting ready to go back to school is important. Moving from holiday-mode to school-mode can be made smoother with these few tips. For children with … Read more
Learning loss is a real phenomenon. It occurs when students take an extended break from school. Forgetting how to do maths is more prevalent than reading setbacks. This can be even more damaging for remedial students. They are often already behind their peers. Seeing they have fallen further behind when returning to school can be … Read more
Parental Involvement: The Key to Remedial Success There is a factor in a child’s academic achievement that has been shown to be more important than many other factors. It is more important than a student’s socio-economic factors. It is more important than the school that a child attends. It is even more important than the … Read more
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have significant ramifications on a child’s life. It can affect how well they do at school and their ability to make and retain friends. Ultimately how well they function in society is influenced by how well they manage this condition. As research advances, better knowledge leads to better responses … Read more
Studies have shown that Grade 3 is arguably a learner’s most important year of school. Grade 3 learners who can read well continue to flourish in their schoolwork. Those who struggle with reading find it increasingly difficult to catch up. Reading is the most important educational skill to acquire. This is because so much of … Read more
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that affects many South Africans. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Broadly speaking, there are three main symptoms that characterise ADHD. They all affect a child’s behaviour and learning. They are over-activity, impulsiveness and inattention. There are also different presentations of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There is significant variation … Read more
Excessive anxiety disorders in children has been shown to have a detrimental effect on learning. It can impair working memory. This makes it difficult to retain information. Learning capability is seriously impaired. This is because anxiety causes students to work less effectively. Thinking capacity and capability is also diminished when anxious. For many already anxious … Read more
Remedial Education is poised to play a significant role in addressing the gaps left in learning in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Estimates indicate that as much as two-thirds of the schooling year was lost due to the Coronavirus. This is worldwide, not just in South Africa. One calculation found that investing in remedial … Read more
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