Hi Sean!
I continue to say - repeat and reenforce!
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Patience, giving them support and confidence, and being there if they need to talk.
Hi Gabriel!
There are so many tactics that instructors can use for the challenged learner. I encourage instructors to use the some of the same tactics with all students - sometimes it helps to relieve the stress on our time.
Good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
BRAVO Stephen!
Self-disclosure is a very encouraging process. People relate to someone who has the same or similar story.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Pictograms,Discussions,Underlining words
Some supports for LD students would include additional time for exams, offer to read the exam to a student, or move them to a low-pressure, quiet setting. An instructor could also provide reading guides that focus the student while they read.
Having lived my entire life with a LD, I relate my own experiences and challenges in my college career and cue them in to my adaptive strategies to succeed. I have no issues in my class and encourage students to talk with me to discuss any challenges they face and assist them in achieving their goals. I make this clear from day 1 and check periodically for the first few weeks of the semester to make sure that they are progressing at the pace they need to.
Hi Deborah!
Great approach in helping this student. Equally as good is that the school has a system for assisting those student with extra needs.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I think it's important for the instructor to understand all the typs of disabilitues so as to properly deal with them
I had a student with a learning disability in one of my college courses. She always had more questions regarding assignments. I would outline the assignment in detail. The school also gave here four extra days for submitting each of her assignments.
Be sure to be thorough in your instructions and to check that each student understands what is expected of them.
Hi Margaret!
Oh absolutele! I don't believe it is a question of not challenging students, but it's the "how" we do that. Most of us, not just challenged students, require a little different approach for learning.
Good job and keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
Hi Sabrina!
I find that when instructors offer patience, support and understanding, they get it back from their students. I really believe it's about mutual respect.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED106 facilitator
I talk with the student privately about what I can do to help them.
I provide multiple instructional supports for all students.
Some of the instructional supports I've found that are useful for students with disabilities and helpful for all students in general are:
- PowerPoints with key lecture points and graphics illustrating the key points
- Printed and online agenda for each class period to outline what activities we are doing during the class period
- Written, verbal and online instructions for all activities
- Open book quizzes that enhance lecture retention and that students can keep to use as study aids for exams
- A variety of activities in each class period: lecture, discussion, teamwork, computer labs, and instructional video
- I even used a song to teach the concept of recursion for software students
Whatever they need to feel comfortable in the learning environment. Within reason of course. I could gladly be flexible but they would need to work just as hard or harder to make sure they get the knowledge needed to be successful in the class.
So I would be accomodating but still challenge them to learn. I believe they would appreciate that.
Greetings Dr. Stewart!
Do you think most instructors are equipped to handle challenged students? Why or why not? Further, what other resources should be available to student and instructor to assist with this process?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator
I agree! Patience is so important. Consistent motivation must be present in all our class, it's essential to their success.
Making sure that you include their learning styles is important. A little success can go a long way! Including them in on planning sessions to promote ownership and excitment. I believe that including them without isolating them is an important step in their education.
Finding out what type of learning disability your student has in order to adjust your teaching style to what will help them learn. Like using audio or visual components in you lectures
i have taught students with disabilities and patience and listening is key and taking your time to hear them.
