Learning Preferences and Challenges | Origin: ED137
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Cultural Diversity: Including Every Student --> Learning Preferences and Challenges
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A learning difference is the processing of information and has nothing to do with intelligence. Therefore, as educators, we cannot assume that someone with a learning difference cannot do the work. We just may need to provide other opportunities and ways for them to process the information for a given subject.
t is important for instructors to identify ways to support and accommodate students with learning challenges in both classroom and laboratory settings. Instructors must recognize that learning preferences are different from learning challenges. While all instructors have their own preferred ways of learning and may naturally tend to teach in ways that align with those preferences, we must be mindful that not all students learn in the same way. As instructors, we should challenge this tendency and intentionally create learning environments that recognize and accommodate the diverse needs of our students.
Assessments are necessary in order to evaluate what level the student is presently in.
Each student learns differently.
Comment on Sarah McDonald's post:
I agree learning preferences and learning disabilities are different. It's challenging for a teacher to have both in a classroom when you have 30 students in the class.
Learning preferences and learning disabilities are different. However, some of the same educational strategies can be used to address both. I plan to present educational content in a variety of ways to promote learning for those with specific learning preferences as well as learning disabilities.
Everyone's learning styles and different and can be multi-faceted. Instructors should host varied content delivery styles as well as assessments, to provide a holistic learning experience for their students.
Being aware of learning challenges and preferences helps the instructor reach all students.
Using a variety of learning methods will help provide support for all learning styles.
Learning challenges impact the student's ability to learn and are outside of their control, whereas preferences can be changed or worked around in the classroom setting
As an instructor, it is really important to know about the difference between learning challenges and preferences.
I have learned the essential aspect of using Rubics, but to added to the validity of the learning aspect, a holistic assessment is a necessity.
As an instructor it is important to be intentional about learning. Explaining the how and why to the student is very important
True academic assessment honors diversity—both in how students process information and how they communicate it. By aligning holistic evaluation with adaptive instruction, educators create an equitable space where every student's strengths are recognized and developed.
A holistic approach to learning and evaluating the students understanding is important to allow them to demonstrate their knowledge without just using standardized tests that do not accurately reflect knowledge and understanding of the material.
Learning new material is different and individualized and I have learned to meet each person on their level.
Everyone learns and processes information differently. I learned as an educator it is important to multiple or even a holistic approach when evaluating students knowledge/retention of information.
As educators it is important to facilitate individualized ways of learning to best help the students meet their needs. Using a holistic method allows teachers to see the students capabilities and potential.
I learned that everyone has different learning preferences and that understanding my own learning style can help me study more effectively.
