It also provides WordPerfect for Windows for word processing to students in the writing class. And there are the usual variety of texts, workbooks and handouts to assist students. Self-directed study coupled with this variety of learning aids offers students the opportunity to discover which learning aids best suits their own learning style. The goal and instructional methodology of the Basic Skills Academy determines the eligibility criteria for placing students in the program. Individualized instruction is most successful with highly motivated students with a strong internal locus of control.
Individualized instruction is difficult for students with very low skills in an area.
Students must be willing to attend the academy on a regular schedule. Participatory attendance is monitored and students are withdrawn for excessive absences just as in course-based remedial activities. Motivated such that they would benefit from self-directed study. Must be willing to attend during regularly scheduled time periods. Have completed Engl.