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Students with Learning Difficulties by: Kaytee Rhodes - Coggle Diagram
Students with Learning Difficulties by: Kaytee Rhodes
Spot the Problem
Signs of a struggling student
Behavioral
Acting out
Disrupting class and peers
Inappropriate emotional reactions
Emotional outbursts
Violence
Social
Difficulty relating to other students
Isolation
Bullying peers
Eye contact- too little or too much
Immaturity
Academic
Falling far behind peers
Not meeting objectives
Afraid of failure
Lack of motivation
Avoid work
Work Towards Fixing the Problem
Are you in an environment where you feel comfortable/are allowed to get parent feedback/involvement?
No
Does your school have a special education program and support?
No
Is there a budget for students with learning difficulties?
No
Options for self-sufficient teachers working with their own budget
No-tech assistive tools
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Low-tech assistive tools
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Yes
Resources
In addition to the no-tech or low-tech assistive tools that teachers can afford on their own budget.
High-tech assistive tools
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People
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Yes
Even if parents don't want to have a formal meeting, teachers can work with special education teachers to devise strategies.
Special Education specialist can advise on tools to have in class for the student to use
Provide alternative assessment options
Give access to tools in the special education classroom (visual aids, magnifying tools, fidget toys, etc)
Give students chances to take tests on computers
More time on tests
Take test in a different room
Yes
Meet with parents/guardians
Discuss any issues or potential issues based on the signs of struggling students
If needed, get the history of the student. Academic history to show signs of potential problems or strengths. Personal history to see if external factors.
Ensure everyone has the student's best interest in mind
If needed, discuss testing options (vision, heating, learning disabilities, other difficulties)
IEP
What accommodations are needed?
Teacher level - More time on tests, test in a different area, one-on-one interaction, paraphrasing, timer, fidget toys
School level - budget needed? Tools needed, such as tablets, computers, translators, touch screen, electronic readers
Decide type of class
Mainstream - Is that in the student's best mind? Will it give them the time and attention they require? Will they be okay socially?
Pulled out of class for more one-on-one lessons, or small groups. Allows for most of the day to be in mainstream, but also gives more attention.
Specialized class - Does the student need access to special education specialists? Do they have needs that a mainstream classroom cannot provide?
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