I did not realized that there are so many different form of disabilities. These disabilities have been considered as the student's personality and were dealt with accordingly with disciplinary actions because the disabilities were not understood. By understanding the different forms, educators could be more empathetic and create a more flexible learning experience for these students. The continued edcation will create awareness which in turn will assist educators by providing an alternative tool for students with learning disabilities.
This lesson has taught me the importance of being patient with all my students. What some may percieve as lazy in a student can actually be an unfortunate manifestation of a disability(s). When creating lesson formats for the disabled, it is critical to make lessons pithy in order to maximize learning. As an instructor, I will be sure to do research on different disabilities, particularly when a student or students of mine have disabilities of any kind, in order to create a more inclusive and accomodating learning environment.
I found the fact that many students do not report disabilities or that the percentage of disabilities is much higher than what may become presented to a professor very interesting. I love the fact that of incorporating a FAQ page and checklist can be an immediate source of support.
I really like the tip in this unit to try presenting things in several different ways. My mind is already rolling on different ways I can do that.
There are many challenges to be considered, not the least of which is how to open learning opportunities and how to keep peripheral processes from obstructing access to primary course material.
Barriers to learning can be lowered or eliminated by offering multiple options for students to process the subject matter.
In this module we learned about the different disabilities, I was very surpised at the percentages of disabilities!
As a nursing instructor, I didn't really think about persons with disabilities. I equated disability as someone who can't hear, see, walk, etc. I never took into account the student with ADHD or mental health issues. I am incorporating various means of teaching so that I try to hit as many learning preferences as possible. My lectures include PowerPoint, videos, question games, and case studies. After reading this, I am going to make the transcripts of our lectures available to students.
I learned that deveoping multiple means for presenting information, means of expression and practice of knowledge/skills is the best ways to make things accesible to many learners.
the high percentage of students with disabilities and the many obstacles face by these students is big.
I really need to focuos on the three principles of best practice. I need to do more for my students that what I'm already doing!
This topic has taught me about the measures that should be taken to aid students with disabilities. The number of students with disabilities is high, a factor that is concerning among educational institutions. Recognizing such students and coming up with technological tools that can aid them should be promoted among all institutions.
Technological advances that have be created to facilitate effective learning platforms for children and adults with disabilities is downright phenomenal. Various modifications needed to address differentiated learning style is important to remedy any difficulties during the learning process.
Students will not always state their disabilities as I have found out in my limited teaching. We must accommodate the students with proper teaching to each persons disability.
I have learned about the three disabiities in general: Impairment; accommodation and acessibility.
Impairment is a medical and physical term limitinf one's ability to perform activities a normal person can do; accommodation is for the instructor to be able to provide extra time, materials and strategy for the impaired student to catch up and perform such skills; accessibility is making a lesson or skill accessible to the student.
By making instructor aware of these disabilities, instructions in online may be enhanced and more effective
I found the information related to hidden disablities very interesting, as it emphasizes the need to be open to the idea that a student may be suffering from an issue that interferes with their ability to learn, even though it is not outwardly visible. This makes is essential that you examine this possibility anytime a student is showing an inability to fully comprehend the class structure and material.
I am now planning on recording all live class meetings for the online courses so that they can be reviewed at any pace. I already record any demonstration of technique used in class.
Have multiple tools to ensure all students have access to the information you're providing. Don't assume one supplemental option is enough. Also, don't jump to negative conclusion if a student falls behind, it could be a hidden disability at play.
The list of "hidden" disabilites were interesting and very helpful to keep in mind.
Although I already knew students would have learning difficulties, I was not aware of hoe many students are affected by such. As well as the vast amount of different learning disabilities a student may have. I was already planning to have my lectures be captioned. But now i see that there can be other factors that I should make more attentin to.
It is interesting to learn that there are "hidden disabilties" that the student may not even identify as a disability. It is important for the instructor to have various methods of delivering information so that all learners are able to comprehend the materials. Having an organized classroom format, syllabus, and materials will help assist every student to have access.
