I also am in a fast paced classroom. Often we take a Chapter test every couple of days. I also find it hard for the students who have a learning disability to keep up. They do great with the hands on part but when we do "the book work" they have a hard time absorbing the information. I try to use good connecting words for them to try to connect the material with something that is easy for them to remember it by. I think it works for them but often the others get board with it.
The greatest challenge I find is finding extra time. I teach culinary classes and we are on a strict time restrain to complete all of the cooking, baking and prepping for that class period.
its really great challenge for both the instructor and the students to show the collaboration of both them and have a success and goals to be reached
I would say wit h many to get them to relax and feel a part of the class .
The greatest challenge is that often times instructors are not knowledgeable about various learning disabilities. This topic was so enjoyable. I learned I may possibly have a learning disorder: Dyscalculia.
Wendy ,
and demonstrating that patience to them is key as it can really help them know that we want to help them & support them.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
i will say that not having the right method or tools to help them.
students with learning disabilities take much more of your time than regular students
Depending on the severity of the learning disability, could mean anything from language to low-level educable. With any of these, you need to ensure you have time and patience, If you find your running out time on a lesson, you will need to adjust the lesson, making sure you are able to cove the main points in the lesson.
I find breaking units into small specific assignments and allowing more time for them to complete has helped considerably with students with learning challenges. They are able to work at a slower pace than the other students and I can then have time to work with those students who are able to progress more quickly thru the subject matter. Often the class is divided between those with learning challenges and those that grasp the materials very quickly and need to be kept challenged as well. Providing extra or advanced materials for those students allows for more one on one time for those needed extra assistance.
Getting a handle on it, a label,identify it and then formulate and communicate will show you care and begin to work with it.
I havent had the opportunity to work with students with learning disabilities, but do have several students with english as second language, and I discovered they have a difficult time with comphrension of english written language, I take time to explain it clearly especially written math problems
I would say its hard sometimes to keep every one on the same pace. Some students with disabilities need extra time, while other are ready to move on. I like to have the faster pace students help out with the students that need extra time to learn the material.
Sandra,
yes & if we can show them that we care & truly do want to help them, we can really help them be successful.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Deborah ,
this is true & asking them what has helped them in the past is a great way to effectively help them now.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Time---trying to continue with other students and not leaving some behind. Often I find that other students are willing to help and this is great teamwork.
The greatest challenge with working with students with disabilities is that many of them have not had an advocate or know how to self advocate and have just been pushed through to get the IEP while in high school.
You need to use differentiated instruction for all students. If one thing doesn't work for a student'students/then change it up. You notice your test are mixtures of types of questions, but some don't do well on true and false. make change types of questions for the following test to meet the needs of all students.
Our 5 week MOD's lack the extra amount of time necessary for student with a learning disability to cover and comprehend the subject matter. I offer tutoring as well as suggest the student receive outside tutoring as well. Many times a fellow classmate encourages and assists to help a struggling student with learning disabilities too, which is absolutely wonderful.
