Learning Disabilities | Origin: ED201
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Students with Disabilities in the Classroom --> Learning Disabilities
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Having a better understanding of learning disabilities and examples of accommodations.
Students have different disabilities, and we will accommodate them. Different disabilities require different accommodations.
i have found that most technicians have add, adhd, ocd, and most of the times when they first come into the shop atmosphere they are either overwhelmed or intimidated due to everything that is going on around them. it just takes a little more observation and encouragement to get them tuned up and going in the right direction.
Many of these learning disabilities I am already instructing my students in our Mental Health Nursing course. I appreciated the multiple approaches to instructing students who have dyslexia and ADHD
I learned the meaning of dyscalculia, and how it can be challenging for students of multiple ages.
This was an interesting subject focusing on ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia and learning the meaning of each while also understanding the student more and finding ways to improve their strengths as opposed to the students' weaknesses. Respect the student at all times, do not discuss their disability unless it is within a controlled very professional environment, do not talk down to the student or belittle them in any way possible.
The explanation that with disabled learners that information is often brought in but not processed helped. Also the explanation that can change random letters and that it is unpredictable making it harder helps me understand more.
We cannot use a "one-size fits all" approach for assisting and assessing students with learning disabilities.
Great minds do no always think alike. I plan on trying to find other ways for students to engage with content when they have difficulty writing.
This was very great info about the different disabilities. I have a better understanding.
learning disabilities come in all shapes and sizes. I learned of several that I didn't realize existed. These disabilities don't mean a student can't learn but rather they learn a little differently. I will get to know my students and figure out how each one learns best.
It is important to understand how a disability affects a student in order to better accommodate them in the classroom, whether by simply offering preferential seating, or more in depth accommodations like providing notes or extra time for tests. Getting to know the student will help you better meet their needs.
I have learned patience is key when working with students. I will apply this with my classes.
How to best help students with learning disabilities
This presentation addressed the individual and special interventions that can/should be implemented with students with various disabilities. All of the data was helpful, But the discussion on ADHD was very useful for personally and professionally.
learning disabilities include Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, etc. The term learning disability doesn't mean the student cannot learn, but they have difficulty in one or more areas. Accommodations for these students assist by focusing on the student's strengths.
As a nurse of 16.5 years who teaches health science, I have never heard of some of these disabilities, and this was very eye-opening for me.
In this section, I learned of the different accommodations that can be made for people with disabilities. Such as, breaking tasks into smaller steps or giving directions verbally and in writing. With this information, I plan to implement some of the examples given for students I have with disabilities.
Students learn in different ways and it is important to explore all the ways that students can learn
