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Underachievement
Underachievement is generally defined as a discrepancy between a child’s actual ability and their school performance. With this definition, most 2e learners, unless they are getting dual differentiated support are most likely underachieving.
Two common 2e characteristics, having a disability and low self-esteem, are two factors known to cause underachievement. (Other factors include internal factors such as perfectionism, avoidance behaviors, and rebellion and external factors such as low expectations and being in a group subject to bias (race, gender, or sexual orientation.) It is imperative that we determine the reason for why the child is underachieving (root cause) so that we provide the appropriate supports for the student.
Brene Brown (2018) cautions that "If the culture of our school...requires armor because of issues like racism, classism, sexism, or any manifestation of fear-based leadership, we can't expect wholehearted engagement" (14). Some students underachieve in response to inappropriate educational conditions or environments.
Two common 2e characteristics, having a disability and low self-esteem, are two factors known to cause underachievement. (Other factors include internal factors such as perfectionism, avoidance behaviors, and rebellion and external factors such as low expectations and being in a group subject to bias (race, gender, or sexual orientation.) It is imperative that we determine the reason for why the child is underachieving (root cause) so that we provide the appropriate supports for the student.
Brene Brown (2018) cautions that "If the culture of our school...requires armor because of issues like racism, classism, sexism, or any manifestation of fear-based leadership, we can't expect wholehearted engagement" (14). Some students underachieve in response to inappropriate educational conditions or environments.
The Venn Diagram below illustrates multiple causes of underachievement and situates 2e students as one group at risk.
The Venn Diagram below illustrates multiple causes of underachievement and situates 2e students as one group at risk.
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From a long-recognized expert on underachievement, Sylvia Rimm, you can read the following article: Bright Kids, Poor Grades: and What you Can Do About It In this article Dr. Rimm offers strategies to support students and families.