| Question: |
The Lamplighter ERC offers diagnostic teaching. What is this? |
| Answer: |
Diagnostic teaching is instruction based on individual need and careful
evaluation. It considers psychomotor, cognitive, and affective (body, mind,
and emotions) factors of human growth and development. The purpose of
diagnosis is to determine students' needs, in order to plan and implement
appropriate educational programs. Built into the concept of diagnostic
teaching is the idea that we must first determine what students know and do
not know, what they can and cannot do, before we can determine what and how
to teach. Diagnostic teaching recognizes and respects student differences. |
| Question: |
What is the difference between correction and remediation? |
| Answer: |
The major difference between correction and remediation has to do with the
severity of the student's problem. Correction can usually take place in the
classroom during the regular public or private school program. If
correction does not occur, however, on a regular basis, problems can
accelerate. Timely and well-designed correction can eliminate the need for
remediation. A student needs correction when he or she has fallen behind in
reading, mathematics, or other skills, and performance is not consistent
with ability. In contrast, remediation is necessary when the student's
performance is so far behind his ability that he or she needs extensive
individual instruction. Two major indications that students need special
help are obvious stress and lack of achievement consistent with ability. |
| Question: |
Does the Lamplighter require pre-admission testing? |
| Answer: |
No. Parents are asked for copies of school records, including standardized
test results. If parents forward release forms to the schools, records can
be mailed directly to the Lamplighter. If deemed necessary, any additional
survey or diagnostic academic testing can be accomplished at the Lamplighter
during regular instructional periods. Please ask, if there are questions on
this. |
| Question: |
What is the procedure for arranging for instruction? |
| Answer: |
Parents (or adult students wishing instruction) call or stop by, fill out a
one-page registration form, and pay a $18.00
registration fee for individual instruction. Once the registration form is
completed and the registration fee is paid, the director asks a teacher to
call the parent to schedule the first lesson. |
| Question: |
What is the payment procedure? |
| Answer: |
All payment for individual instruction is on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Except for the registration fee, there is no advance payment for
individual instruction. There are no hidden costs. Parents pay each
week for that week's lesson or lessons. There is, however, a $10.00
charge for any "no-shows" or late (same day) cancellations. While there is
no charge for early cancellations, the Lamplighter reserves the right to
stop serving students who have frequent cancellations.
In contrast to the procedure for individual instruction, payment for
classes is made in full at the time of registration. |
| Question: |
Does the Lamplighter help high school students prepare for college-entrance
tests? Are students at all levels helped to prepare for their State
proficiency tests? |
| Answer: |
Yes. High school students wishing to prepare for the ACT, SAT or other
entrance tests work individually with teachers here. Two different teachers
help the students. One teaches all the mathematics; another teaches all the
verbal sections. Books for study are in the Lamplighter store. Payment and
procedures are the same as for other academic tutoring.
Elementary and high school students are also helped with preparation for
their State proficiency examinations.
For more information, see our Test Preparation section. |
| Question: |
What enrichment activities are offered at the Lamplighter? |
| Answer: |
The Lamplighter offers classes/activities as parents request, if possible
and pending sufficient enrollment. Enrichment classes are limited to no more
than eight students. Usually, there are no more than six students to a
class. During the summer, there is a full schedule of small-group enrichment
activities. Enrichment may be offered also throughout the year on an
individual basis for those who wish. |
| Question: |
What are the qualifications of Lamplighter teachers and specialists? |
| Answer: |
Academic teachers and specialists have experience in public or private
schools. They are certified by the Department of Education, State of Ohio.
Tutors at the Center are certified teachers with a minimum of a bachelor's
degree. Specialists have earned a minimum of a master's degree.
Occasionally, consultants with degrees in fields other than teaching may be
asked to teach in their respective fields. All Lamplighter teachers/tutors
are chosen for their commitment to students and to learning. |
