Instructing Learners with Disabilities | Origin: ED106
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Enhancing Student Learning --> Instructing Learners with Disabilities
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upgrading course materials to include boxes and such will be an easy adjustment, also encouraging the students to self advocate is something to encourage more often
I am more aware of the needs & challenges each student may bring with them to the classroom environment.
Students with learning disabilities usually need more time to read and understand and may need further explanations.
Working with students who have disabilities is most effective when you engage with them and ask what has been helpful in the past. With large class sizes, it is sometimes difficult to have one-on-one time, but this is needed so the student can get the most out of the class, which would be the same as the rest of the class.
We need to give more support to the students who have Learning Disabilities
An excellent r3eminder of the often simple ways we can help make material more accessabile.
As a student with learning disabilities, I can attest to the fact that accommodations make a tremendous difference. I had a 2.7 in college and never completed with no accommodations in 2001 and when I returned to college in 2018 with accommodations I graduated with a 3.89.
I learned that with the correct support students with disabilities can be successful in the course
Working with learning disabled is your chance to assure your material is accessible and fluent to all learners. It assures what you are doing in the class is inclusive.
Working with a student that has a learning disability, it helps the instructor to know what the disability is and what has worked for them in the past as far as assistance
Nelia Diaz
Is important to know when working with a student who has a disability talk with the student about any instructional support that might be needed.
getting to know the students who have learning disabilities can help you prepare and plan for their future to succeed
A lot of this information was just a recap for me but it was definitely helpful to review.
Many of the accommodations presented are easy to provide and, in my experience, students with learning disabilities are highly motivated and resilient individuals.
Do not lower requirements, but provide accommodations
The section about how to help the students with learning disabilities is very helpful. It makes more sense to understand the students.
Some students will have various learning disabilities, and to best help these students succeed it is helpful to know what supports have worked for them in the past. Some students may need a little extra time for taking tests, while some students may need to listen to lectures again after having recorded the session.
After reading this section, I am pretty sure that I have dysnomia. If I can work through to be an instructor- I believe I can help my students work through any learning difficulties too!
Students with learning disabilities are often of average or above-average intelligence and can thrive academically when provided with the right support. This module emphasized the importance of offering accommodations such as extended time and open communication to understand each student’s unique learning needs. As instructors, we can create inclusive learning environments by recognizing strengths, encouraging self-advocacy, and implementing proven strategies tailored to diverse learners.
