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Some students with learning disability require additional support such as audio, video, kinesthetic or combination of all.
Daniel,
there really are several easy & helpful ways that we can implement to benefit those students who are struggling.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Daniel,
there really are several easy & helpful ways that we can implement to benefit those students who are struggling.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I find giving students who are challenged more time is a simple step to helping them keep up with the class work. I also uitilize the buddy system and small groups in projects and class presentations. This gives the challenged learner an opportunity to benefit from the verbal sharing of information with their buddy or from within thier group. I find other students are supportive and understanding, and often make good tutors.
Karen,
all of these are great ways to help learners who may be struggling some in their learning.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Giving good examples that support written concepts
Being clear in instruction
Giving more time on tests
Putting key concepts in boxes
Giving seat that are up front or preferential
If you know what the student's learning disability is then it will help you to taylor a plan so that they can succeed. If they have a problem reading too slow maybe give them the assignment sooner that way they have more time to read over the material and comprehend it easier.
Tonya,
great point about talking with the student & finding out how I can best help him/her is key.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I think one needs to discover this from the student and follow accordingly. The most I have encountered are visually impaired or have dyslexia. I re-format the syllabus and make sure my website allows for their disability. Bold lettering and setting off paragraphs. Also, using tables and separating information into columns. I also make sure I use companion websites to the textbooks because they provide for disabilities in their activities.
Steve,
and these types of accomodations are generally fairly easy & inexpensive.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
We have students who have their tests read to them, and that does seem to help. You can see them pick their answers quicker and their scores are higher.
Ana,
this is a great point. Too often we think providing the support or help will require a great amount of extra time, but as you point out this is simply not the case.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Some instructional support strategies take no time at all and can greatly benefit students with learning disabilities, such as providing an audio recording. Others, such as graphic organizers, are great for all students. Providing modifications to students with learning disabilities is not only an ethical obligation of an instructor but is simple and usually not too time-consuming.
Richard,
and this demonstrates that willingness to help them & accommodate in the best way possible.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Students with disabilities often need extra time or small breaks while they are completing tasks. This helps them refocus on their learning and helps prevent them from fatigue.
Medeina,
These are great methods to help these students be successful & to feel a part of the classroom.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
It's helpful to allocate extra time for the student,changing the font size and recording the lecture so that they are able to keep up.
Emily,
this is a great way to help students with learning disabilities as well as just helping various types of learners.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I have found it helpful to create various form of study guides as well. Some may be in cartoon form others in a collage.