Learning Disability (cont.)
Tips for teachers of children with learning disabilities
Learn as much as you can about the different types of learning disabilities. The resources and
organizations at the end of this document can help you identify specific
techniques and strategies to support the student educationally.
Seize the opportunity to make an enormous difference in this student's life!
Find out and emphasize what the student's strengths and interests are. Give the
student positive feedback and lots of opportunities for practice.
Review the student's evaluation records to identify where specifically the
student has trouble. Talk to specialists in your school (e.g., special education
teacher) about methods for teaching this student. Provide instruction and
accommodations to address the student's special needs. Examples include:
- breaking tasks into smaller steps, and giving directions verbally and in writing;
- giving the student more time to finish schoolwork or take tests;
- letting the student with reading problems use textbooks-on-tape (available through Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, listed under
"For more information");
- letting the student with listening difficulties borrow notes from a classmate or use a tape recorder; and
- letting the student with writing difficulties use a computer with specialized software that spell checks, grammar checks, or recognizes speech.
Learn about the different testing modifications that can really help a
student with learning disabilities show what he or she has learned.
Teach organizational skills, study skills, and learning strategies. These
help all students but are particularly helpful to those with learning
disabilities.
Work with the student's parents to create an educational plan tailored to
meet the student's needs.
Establish a positive working relationship with the student's parents. Through
regular communication, exchange information about the student's progress at
school.
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