THE IMPACT OF REMEDIAL TEACHING ON IMPROVING THE COMPETENCIES OF LOW ACHIEVERS

Abstract

This research study aimed at identifying the impact of remedial teaching on improving the competencies of low achieving students in Mannar district of Sri Lanka. For this purpose, ninety seven students from rural and urban area were selected from four different schools in Mannar Education Zone. The selection of the primary grade is decided to ensure the effectiveness of the program in primary education. Objectives of this program are to investigate the reasons for the low achievement of students in this zone, to assess the effectiveness of the remedial teaching and to recommend possible actions to be carried out for improvement. The data were collected by interviewing relevant authorities and from the secondary records. Findings show that the socio economic condition of the family and physical and psycho social status of the student cause low achievement. The implemented remedial program proved to be effective with recovering ninety four percentages of students in Tamil Language and ninety three percentages of students in Mathematics. Continuous capacity development of teachers on concept and skills of remedial teaching and strengthening the Referral mechanism to find solution for the socio economic and psycho social reasons to ensure the sustainability of the recovery are strongly recommended