Kaci Perry

There are lots of resources available to help with accommodations that will ensure that students with learning disabilities stay engaged.

This section helped remind me of the importance to really see my students that have learning disabilities and to do what I can to "meet them where they are" so that they stay engaged in school.

There are many types of learning disabilities, and every child learns differently. Having a learning disability does not mean a child can’t learn—it simply means they may need support that fits their unique needs. Through this lesson, I learned how to better recognize signs of a possible learning disability and how to provide the right help so each child can succeed.

I have several students in my classroom with learning disabilities.  It seems to be more and more each year.  For me, it's important to remember that those students did not choose to have that disability, and they want to learn like their peers.  Patience and understanding and encouragement go a long way!

It's important to use a variety of question types to fully understand if a student has mastered a topic.

Having effective questions is important to assessing student's knowledge and understanding of the content.  It's also important to allow the student time to gather their thoughts and formulate their response.  Be okay with awkward silence for a few minutes.

I like the idea of the "flipped" classroom.  This could be an interesting concept for a CTE classroom.  I would like to explore this idea more and incorporate it into my class.  Understanding the "Net" Generation is also crucial.  Just because these students have grown up with technology doesn't always mean that they are super tech savvy.  Finding the right blend of traditional and technology is important.

It's important to find the balance between accountability and flexibility.  Keeping students engaged in meaningful work, so that they gain the most knowledge from your course.

Prepare twice the material that you think you need for a class, so that you will be adequately prepared and not stressed and feeling disorganized.  Students will respect that you are prepared and ready to teach.

It's important to listen and make the student feel heard.  Most of the time that will diffuse an angry student.  If a student is so disruptive that they are affecting the learning ability of the other students, then it is time to consider removing the student from the class.