My take away from this module is that accommodations are meant to support students, not lower expectations. They provide equal access to learning while still maintaining the integrity of the course. This helped me understand the importance of balancing high standards with the support students need to succeed.
I also learned how important self-advocacy is at the postsecondary level. Students must communicate their needs to receive accommodations, which makes it essential to create a classroom environment where they feel comfortable speaking up.
Another key takeaway is recognizing how much extra effort students with learning disabilities put into tasks like reading and comprehension. This gave me a greater sense of empathy and patience as an instructor.
Additionally, I learned that technology and learning apps can play a major role in helping students stay organized and improve their understanding. As educators, we should be open to using these tools to support learning.
Moving forward, I plan to be more flexible and intentional in my teaching by providing clear expectations, using supportive strategies, and communicating with students to meet their needs while maintaining course standards.
