As someone who was in the wilson reading program and had accomodating as a child, this reconated with me.
I appreciate knowing the different types of learning disabilities. In particular, I now know the approximate numbers of students I teach who might want or need added support. I have been given concrete methods to help them be successful in my class.
I learned that students with disabilities may need more time to help them with school work.
e flexible, communicate, and utilize the resources that are available to you in the institution to help yourself and the student.
Students with learning disabilities can be a challenge in the class but often with support and understanding do well.
I learned how to help students with learning disabilities. They are just as capable as the other students but they may need more time. Their actual intelligence is the same or greater than every other student so they deserve the same chances. Also discussing with them what help or resources they may need is extremely beneficial.
Doris Owens
The information given regarding learning disabilities was very helpful. Being an instructor allows me to work with students with all types of disabilities. It is very encouraging when an instructors can help a student to grow and achieve above their disability in learning.
This module gave great insight on the different types of learning disabilities and tactics that can be used to help students who may need extra assistance. By identifying the specific learning disability they have you can guide them more effectively through coursework. Context is everything and it is based upon the individual. Communicating with the student can help to uncover and identify tactics that have been employed in the past to tailor coursework in a manner that ensures success.
I learned that looking at the student's history with educational accomodations can help set the stage for continuation of successful education.
I have found this section to be very helpful in offering various different strategies for helping students with learning disabilities get a fair chance at learning the content that is required for the course.
Students with learning disabilities are often of above average or average intelligence. Sometimes all they need is a little nudge to come out of their shells, but you have to it in a way that won't make them feel embarressed- Rather push them a little, make them feel like they have your attention, and coach them through the moment.
There are many different learning disabilities that students can have. It is important to proactively offer any support they need to set them up to succeed in the classroom.
I learned from this module that modifications can easily be implemented and could help all students as well.
it is important to help students with any disabilities they have.
Most students with learning disabilities just need a little more time. Something as simple as turning on a recorder can make all the difference
Being able to accommodate students with learning disabilities to be more successful is essential. Students are sometimes afraid to mention an issue, but it can be easy to ascertain. As an instructor, you can approach them as well. However, do it in such a way that you are just checking in on them and seeing if they need any extra support.
This module provided various teaching methods to accommodate students with learning disabilities while maintaining the expectation of an adult learning environment.
A lot of students I get that have learning disabilities perform ery well. They have already developed coping skills in secondary education. I usually just need to give them minor accomodations such as extra time in task and test.
This was a very informative section on learning disabilities.
Students or people with disabilities, sometimes (due to embarrassment) are not disclosed. It would help instructors know, by pretesting indivduals so we would know how to approve their issue.
