Hints and TipsDealing with advanced students

Dealing with Advanced StudentsWhy does it happen?

There are many reasons why students might be very advanced compare to their peers:

More preparation Quick learners

Additional lessons

Incorrect level placement

Unusually low level peers

Dealing with Advanced StudentsResulting Issues

They cause intentional and unintentional disruptions:

Dominate the discussion and go off topic

Correct and criticise other students

Ask tricky questions and disagree with you

Finish activities quickly with no progress

Appear bored and disengaged

Dealing with Advanced StudentsPotential Solutions

• Show authority and keep them in check.

• Draw other students into their discussion.

• Deflect questions and follow up later.

• Correct them strictly and don’t allow over-confidence.

• Give them responsibility and a sense of importance.

• Ask them harder questions and extend their tasks.

• Talk with them while others finish their work.

Suggested approaches for difficult advanced students include: