Special Education Articles

Inquiry Based Learning in Special Education

Many teachers and schools are heading down the path of inquiry based learning. But what does this mean? And can you structure a special education program to follow an inquiry based learning format?

Published by Anne Vize (6,329 pts ) on Dec 3, 2008 to
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Different School Activities Affecting Children Behavior

There are many activities in the school that can affect a child’s behavior. These activities have a great influence on the mental development and personality development of a child. Some activities that have influence on a child’s behavior are discussed in this article.

Published by rosy (354 pts ) on Dec 3, 2008 to
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What to Expect At Your Child's IEP (Individualized Education Program) Meeting

When the time comes for you to attend your child's first IEP (Individualized Education Program), there is a definite process that happens. There are both parent and student expectations before the IEP team signs off on a document that will impact your child's educational journey beyond high school.

Published by qualitywriternmore (73 pts ) on Dec 3, 2008 to
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Special Guidance to Special Children

Special children need guidance in different walks of life. By providing guidance to students, a teacher can help them to adjust to their environment and disability. They require guidance in different areas of life. In this article read about how a teacher can provide guidance to special children.

Published by rosy (354 pts ) on Dec 1, 2008 to
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The Concrete Random Learner: Learning Style for Students with Disabilities-Part II

Sasha’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) doesn’t mention her learning style anywhere in the legal document, but the trial and error approach of her classroom performance and academic ranking in her 9th grade class point a definitive finger towards her style of taking on the world: Concrete Random.

Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Dec 1, 2008 to
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The Abstract Sequential Learner: Students with Disabilities-Part III

Taylor is an abstract sequential learner and autistic. On the extreme of autism, Taylor is at the left hand side of the chart with an IEP (Individual Education Plan) that show deficiencies in organization and brilliance and exceptionality in academic performance.

Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Dec 1, 2008 to
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The Abstract Random Learning Style for Students with Disabilities-Part IV

Mohamed is a highly unusual abstract random learner in his 10th grade class at West High School. As a recent immigrant student from Ethiopia, Mohamed has learned English quickly and is working on increasing his fluency in written expression and in comprehension of what he reads in his textbooks.

Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Dec 1, 2008 to
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How to Deal with Aggressive Behavior in Students with Disabilities

Aggressive behavior in students with disabilities may be due to many reasons, some diagnosed, others not. In some families. students may imitate the aggressiveness of parents and family members. Students may face emotional, social and psychological problems that contribute to aggressive behavior.

Published by Nirvanagrewal (496 pts ) on Nov 30, 2008 to
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Tips for Effective Communication with Speech Impaired Children

Speech impaired children may have different speech problems such as missing words while speaking, stammering while speaking, and wrong pronunciation of words. Teachers can help these children in improving their communication by adopting certain techniques.

Published by Rupinder Singh (301 pts ) on Nov 30, 2008 to
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Public or Private Schools: Working with Autistic Students

In choosing where to educate a student with autism, the choices can be between public or private schools. Schools and Districts that offer Autism Programs must be intensely evaluated to see which choice will work best in meeting the educational needs of a student with autism.

Published by Houda Karkour (169 pts ) on Nov 30, 2008 to
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