kimberly atchison

giving them extra time on test r visual aids works great.

james nettles

Many classes have students with disabilities and an instructor should be prepared. Preparation for your classes should include visual aids, hand-outs, audio recordings. I present an hour of class without aids, give a test, check my results. Present an hour with aids, give a test, check my results. I can speak privately with students that I am concerned.

Joseph Swantek

Allowing additional should be fine for students with learning disabilities, but how do you justify it to the rest of your students without giving out information you shouldn't?

Bobbi Bricker

Often times, knowing that they have the support of others, they are much more likely to be successful. I have students in my courses that have been labeled as having a learning disability, however once they know they have support, the learning seems to come much easier for them. It's like they know they don't have an uphill battle to climb.

Ronald Moore

Hi Melissa,
I like what you said in your statement about "give it my all." Adult students with learning disabilities know they need extra support to succeed and a teacher who is willing to give this support both in his/her attitude and actions CREATES an atmosphere in the classroom where all students(those with and without disabilities) are likely to succeed! It's infectious.

Richard Molloy

It is important to allow more time for this type of student so as not to rush them through a test after completing a section of the course.

Jane Davis

Hi Melissa!

I like to take the approach that I have some learning challenged students in every class that I facilitate. So I always use strategies in the classroom that helps those students and certainly does not hinder the others. Visuals aids and how we layout our handouts are a good starting place. Sometimes it's the simple things that help the most.

keep up the good work!

Jane Davis
ED106 Facilitator