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Module 2 Activity 1: Students with learning disabilities-Process to…
Module 2 Activity 1: Students with learning disabilities-Process to identifying struggling students by Kesha Ann Willis
2. Steps to identify struggling studentshttps://www.parentcenterhub.org/steps/
- Identify the child within the classroom
- Make decision on whether child needs to continue with the program
- Use different strategies to try and help the child
- Evaluate child through various performance tests to check for improvements
- Evaluate child after trying various strategies to help the child
- Monitor child's progress as the program progresses
- Determine if results are typical or if other factors (stress/nerves) have affected the results-look at previous tests or writing samples
- Explanation to the child with parents and admin personnel present
- Make decisions based on the results of the tests with input form the administration to determine if a referral is needed
- Individualised Education Program (IEP) referral is tailor made for the child
- Inform parents of findings and share option for the next steps-IEP referral design proposal
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Performing basic reading, writing, math, or spelling skills below grade level
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Use comic strips or other writing styles to interest and motivate students to write their stories or summarise another one
Reading comprehension worksheets/books administered at different levels to facilitate reading ability and minimise stress
Use audio/visual aids together to keep student focus on task while using simplified worksheets to go along with what they are watching
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Create mini-lessons and resource centres with varying types of materials to help students problem solve or create on their own
The use of iPads with reading platforms (Reading A-Z) has speaking prompts embedded in reading, so that students can click on difficult words when reading. They also have an audio function that goes with the stories to help students listen to the story without the added stress of trying to pronounce the words (Audiobooks)
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Allow more oral responses rather than written ones. Discussion can also indicate whether a student has understood the content being discussed
Create learning stations that include different materials for students to choose from to complete an activity-reading, writing, watching a video, solving a problem [etc.]
Encourage journaling (oral/written/video/presentation) to allow students to document what they are doing/learning/feeling
Work with students likes and dislikes when choosing topics or activities that will be more meaningful to students
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5. Parental involvement
Give parents advice or guidelines for helping students at home and or away from the classroom, so they do not feel helpless
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After assessments and strategies have been exhausted, inform parents of the outcome
Make recommendations on books, games, technology or other resources that can be used at home to connect to what is being learnt in school for the sake of continuity in the child
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May isolate students and reveal differences from others they were unaware of which could cause teasing or other types of bullying
Differentiated instruction requires more work during lesson planning, and many teachers struggle to find the extra time in their schedule.
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Critics argue there isn’t enough research to support the benefits of differentiated instruction outweighing the added prep time.
Resources Guido, M., (October 12, 2016) 20 Differentiated Instruction Strategies and Examples
https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-examples-download/ (Retrieved April 11, 2021)Centre for Parent Information & Resources
(Apr 9, 2017) 10 Basic Steps in Special Education
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/steps/ (Retrieved April 10, 2021)Weselby, C., (Updated March 5, 2021)What is Differentiated Instruction? Examples of How to Differentiate Instruction in the Classroom
https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/examples-of-differentiated-instruction/ (Retrieved April 12, 2021)Ferlazzo, L. (September 12, 2018) Education Week
Differentiating Instruction: It’s Not as Hard as You Think (Video) (Retrieved April 10, 2021)
