Remedial classes are often used to stress the basics in a subject such as mah or language. They can help students who are having problems with advanced concepts to fully understand the basics of a subject. Students can also use them to catch up on material after a long break from education. Some people look upon remedial classes as embarrassing, but they can in fact be useful tools to gain a more complete grasp of difficult ideas or rules.

 

If a student appears to be significantly behind the expected level for a class, a teacher may require him or her to take a remedial class. These classes help struggling students/ allowing them to work at a more appropriate level, rather than failing because they are not at the same level as the rest of the class. Remedial classes can be a positive environment for students suffering from low-self esteem, as they encourage students to ask as many questions as necessary to understand a subject, rather than feeling pressured to learn everything immediately.

 

Remedial courses can also teach students better study and learning habits, to help them succeed where they might have otherwise found difficulty.

 

By: Melissa L. Baluyot | Teacher I | Abucay North Elementary School | Abucay, Bataan