As someone who has previously taught students with mental disabilities such as Dyslexia, modifying teaching methods remains difficult but worth it. Providing one on one with those students after class and having open, honest, conversation's about their own learning requirements remains paramount if you wish for those students to succeed. If the student is younger, always make inquiries concerning an IEP and work around that plan. The biggest thing, however, is patience. They want to succeed just as much as you want them to succeed. By taking the time, you are bound to promote them to the place they aspire to be.
Accommodating students with learning disabilities is important and can help them be successful in your course. It is so helpful to have open communication with the student because they often know what has worked and not worked for them in the past.
If a student has a learning disability, then I need to talk with them to see if they have had anything in place to help them be able cope with the disability so that they can be successful in the class. Let them understand that I know that they may require more time on certain assignments. Also will need to get with the school and see if there is a program already in place for students with learning disabilities.
Students with learning disabilities need more time, they are able to succeed with the right support.
Modifications for students with learning disabilities.
I learned how to be patient, accommodating and understanding of students with learning disabilities. I also learned about the different learning disabilities.
Students with dyslexia are average or above average learners, they just may need more time
I've worked with many students with varying disabilities; from blind or deaf students to those with physical or mental disabilities. I've found that a lot of these students don't want special treatment (beyond reasonable accommodations); they know what they are capable of, and in most cases they have a drive to push beyond their limitations.
This module on students with learning disabilities has reinforced what I have previously experienced in the middle school classroom. A big challenge then was discovering the learning disability the student actually had and then putting accomodations and or modifications in place. In the college classroom, the student is their own advocate and knows, for the most part, what has worked for them in previous classes.
I do agree that the accomodations used to assist students with learning disabilities can benefit most students in general. For example - giving instructions orally and repeating them, have a few students tell you what the instructions are telling them to do, and finally, break up larger text into smaller sections.
Students with learning disabilities require additional support from the instructors and resources that can be provided by the institution written policy. Just a few of the many strategies to help students with learning disabilities are: providing a range of activities in using the application of key words, give students feedback, gain rapport with the student by learning a few words of the their language, and having students demonstrate the learned skills.
Once we identify the learner disability, it is easy and simple to help them to succeed. They will tel you what worked for them in the past and see if you can help them with their needs.
During this course ive learned to Instruct learners with disabilities. I find this course fascinating. to learn about the different types of disabilities. i feel if the student is willing and motivated to put in work to achieve their career goal help them as much as you can by giving out the resources for your students to be successful.
Asking what tools were helpful in the past seems like the fastest and easiest way to get any necessary accommodations in place.
Helping our students with learning disabilities will allow them to have more time to read and comprehend what they maybe struggling with that may take longer than the average student. So it helps them to still be successful by helping them with an IEP plan.
My biggest take away is the that each student with a learning disability is unique, and we must collaborate with the student, their parents, and any support services to develop an individualized approach that meets each students specific needs. We must ensure that when instructing learners with learning disabilities, it is important to provide targeted support and accommodations to help them succeed.
I have quite a few students in my classes that have a myriad of learning disabilities. It was good for me to learn the different types outside of dyslexia so that I can create supports that are effective for them to succeed. I also want to learn more about using graphic organizers, which I believe will be beneficial to all of the students in my class. Culinary tends to attract students that are visual/tactile learners with challenges in math and reading.
There are many different learning disabilities that might effect a students comprehension. A common one is dyslexia, in which letters might mix up or reverse in a students mind. If a student comes to you to inform you of a learning disability they have, it is important to ask if any previous IEP was used, and what might have helped them succeed in the past.
Comment on Jeanette Roach's post: Many students with learning disabilities need additional support. It is a good idea to identify what their needs are so that they can have the support they need to be successful. Allowing students with learning disabilities to have extra time on test could be beneficial.
In this module, I learned that 80% of students with learning disabilities have issues with reading. I learned the different kinds of learning disabilities. It was very interesting learning about all the different types of disabilities as well.
Comment on Shane Apperley's post:
I have found that students with learning disabilities tend to be embarrassed about the difficulty. When I see a student struggling I will speak with them privately and ask them what challenges they are working with. If they tell me they need extra time or have difficulty reading I suggest that they speak with their doctor about the concern and possible diagnosis.
