Knowing when to intervene with struggling students

Knowing when to intervene with struggling students

Q: “I’m struggling with when to intervene when I see students struggling, even if it is productive. I know that this is an important part of the learning process, but sometimes I intervene too early and save them from the learning, and sometimes too late, and the students quit on themselves. Is there a sweet spot that I should be shooting for?” -Signed, An eager classroom teacher A: Teachers often find themselves navigating the delicate balance …