Instructional support that helps students develop the skills that they need to succeed in the classroom. In addition to instructing, we as instructors need to communicate the sense of love,care, and concern in our actions.
Hi Stephen!
I recently worked with a student who has several medical diagnosis pertaining to psychological issues. One of the things that she said helped her more than anything else was having "outlines of classes and assignments" - in other words consistency.
I really like your approach!
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
Ed106 facilitator
Absolutely Stephen!
We may not be "labeled" as LD but we all have challenges that a little extra attention certainly helps!
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
Ed106 Facilitator
Hi Richard!
Time does seem to be the #1 strategy to helping those students with learning challenges. The #2 strategy making sure they have clear, concise instructions.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Time is what seems to be the most helpful support. Not just in the time to complete work but the time the instructor gives to the student in need. I find it helps the instructor to better understand the needs of the student too. They build a better partnership in meeting the student's learning requirements.
Very true, Sara- many of these supports are useful to all students, not just ones with learning disabilities, and I do use them all in my classes.
Giving a student more time is helpful to most students with learning disabilities. Outlines of classes and assignments helps guide many students as well. But it is also important to ask each student prior strategies and supports that have worked for them in the past and adjust and give instructional support to the best of your ability with this knowledge as a springboard.
takeing time and so down will help student
Some times I will give them their test orally instead of written.
Hi Karen!
As we discuss this topic, I continue to point out that most students need the same treatment whether disabled or not - just some needs it more.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Give the student more time and tutoring. Be an understanding and patient person.
I think that letting the student know right from the beginning of a new class, that you will be there for them is a critical factor. You need to pick and choose the time that you're going to discuss with them their personal learning disability. The worst thing that you can do is single them out and embarrass them. By gaining their confidence that you will be there for them and assist them with your course, you've gone a long way with insuring their success for your class.
I find that by giving the students the extra time they need to complete an assignment or to take a test helps those with a learning disability. I also make sure that everyone understands the topic that we discussed in class, and if certain students do not I will explain it again and tell them to write it down.
It is going to vary from student to student. Most are easily accomodated
I think giving the students with learning disabilities a little more time is very helpful.. They are willing to learn but just need that little extra time
giving the student more time
There are so many! I think a really important support, that helps students with and without disabilities, is to highlight key points in a lecture/lab. Highlighting visually...using bullets/boxes in an outline, and verbally, by clearly stating objectives at the beginning of class, and then summarizing the most important points at the end of class, helps provide a structure for the process of learning. Also, having students write their own quick summary at the end of class helps solidify the learning.
Though a majority of the learning objectives in my class involve hands-on skills building, I do assign a simple research report to the students. I give them a few questions to answer within the body of their report that help them form a thesis and logical "flow" to the report. It is generally very effective for students who have difficulty writing reports.
Some instructional support mechanisms for students with learning disabilities may be some visual examples that explains written material.
