http://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenCommunityServer 2008 SP1 (Build: 30414.1743)http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15768.aspxThu, 20 Nov 2008 07:31:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15768WsmithLearning disabled children are those who face difficulties in learning their lessons easily due to diagnostic learning difficulties. It becomes the duty of the teacher to make learning accessible for them by adopting suitable instructional methods that meet the learning needs of their students. Managing the Learning Disabled children The child with...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15655.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 07:49:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15655MeetuA good memory is a very important tool, skill. The importance of a good memory is all the more for students with disabilities. A good memory can be acquired with practice. The article suggests some fun activities and games that can be undertaken in classrooms for increasing memory of students. Classroom Activities Memory is an important tool and sk...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15653.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 07:37:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15653TrixxieChildren do not come with a handbook, but these tips might just come in handy for those parents who have children with disabilities. Introduction In having a child that has a physical or mental disability, one can be faced with overwhelming obstacles. As a parent who’s been there, here are a few suggestions that may help through these challenging t...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15652.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 07:27:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15652TrixxieLetting your child go off to school is hard for any parent, especially the parent a of special needs child. First time school experience Having a child with a disabiility can be so challenging especial y sending them out for their first t ime school experience which can be difficult for both the child and the parent. Parents worry about their safet...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15651.aspxWed, 19 Nov 2008 07:16:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15651jennifergregoryChildhood apraxia of speech is becoming more frequently diagnosed in young children. If you have a child with apraxia in your classroom, you can help the child succeed in the classroom by understanding the speech disorder. Childhood Apraxia When a speech therapist told me when my son was 2 years old that he probably had childhood apraxia of speech,...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15482.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 06:19:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15482MeetuExperiential Learning is an interesting technique for special students. It basically relies on going through a particular experience and learning from the results. It makes the process itself a learning experience. It creates a feeling of knowing beforehand what a student is required to go through. Learning through Application How normally would a ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15480.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 06:07:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15480AnneVLook after your back - you only get one! Teachers in Special Education often seem to go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to meeting the needs of their students. But in doing so, it is vital they also look after themselves - and their backs. This article shows how. Back Accidents Backs can be damaged as either a long term, cumulative ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/reviews/15478.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 05:54:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15478AnneVFor special needs learners, work skills are something which often need to be taught explicitly and carefully in order to maximize the chance of finding and keeping a job. 'Skills for Work' is a series of books by Australian author Anne Vize, published by Phoenix Education. What is the 'SKills for Work' series? 'Skills for Work' is a series of four ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15327.aspxMon, 17 Nov 2008 03:32:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15327WsmithThe teacher should identify the learning difficulty of the disabled children using diagnostic assessments and classroom testing. Suitable arrangements should be made in the classroom to make the school environment effective for better learning and access for special needs students. Classroom Management Elements Some of the classroom management elem...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15238.aspxSun, 16 Nov 2008 09:51:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15238blcaseybcsyFor students with disabilities, teachers must design lessons that meet the objectives of the IEP (Individual Education Plan) and the needs of the learners. Students are provided with accessible content, engagement opportunities and provided with ways to show what they have learned in the classroom. Universal Design of Teacher Instruction In the uni...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15202.aspxSat, 15 Nov 2008 19:00:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15202MeetuTo increase student participation in class, teachers must provide constant encouragement for maximum learning. Information, queries and responses need to flow freely for students to learn better. In a class, where students find themselves a part of the collaboration, learning is engaging and fun. Conducive Class Environment Student’s participation,...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15155.aspxSat, 15 Nov 2008 08:40:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15155MeetuDo teachers need to have good listening skills? Good Listening Skills help to forge a healthy relationship between the facilitator and the learners. Being patient, attentive and encouraging active student speaking goes a long way to make the learners feel that they are being listened to and heard. Listening Skills-as an Instructional Practice The a...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15154.aspxSat, 15 Nov 2008 08:30:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15154WhitepinesSometimes, parents and teachers decide that a certain skill is too difficult for a child with disabilities to achieve. Then someone without preconceived ideas of what the child could learn comes along and teaches the child that skill. One Child's Life Without Education Limits He was four when doctors and preschool teachers recommended that he get t...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15153.aspxSat, 15 Nov 2008 08:23:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15153MeetuBrainstorming is an active instructional practice. Brainstorming as a technique creates an environment of active learning for students with disabilities. It stimulates and challenges the minds of students to think and analyze. It makes students equal contributors to content knowledge and learning. Brainstorming in Instructional Practice - An Active...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15021.aspxFri, 14 Nov 2008 06:55:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15021MeetuMany students with disabilities tend to panic before exams. They can be helped with confidence by their teachers and peers. Staying motivated, studying with concentration, not feeling the pressure and not relying on last minute study are what students need to learn for good academic performance. Exam Tips While searching for information for my last...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/15020.aspxFri, 14 Nov 2008 06:34:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15020PaulineHGillHigh school seniors are challenging as the year winds down and they are looking toward college or the world of work. It's important to find units of study that pertain to them. The I-Search Paper is a great inquiry-based unit of study because it can include life and educational skills. I-Search and Seniors Ken Macrorie's book, The I-Search Paper, h...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/14862.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14862WsmithAdjustment can be interpreted as both, process and the outcome of that process in the form of some attainment or achievement. When a poor child studies under the streetlight because he has no lighting arrangement at home he is said to be in a process of adjustment. Salient features of adjustment Adjustment as a process describes and explains the wa...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/14858.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 05:49:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14858MeetuDifferent factors motivate different students. It is for the teacher to help a student find what motivates him or her – it could be better results, a challenge, self-investment or the insistence of friends. For students taking tests, motivation is the key to academic success. Exams and Motivation-Keys to Student Success Well, In India we have the e...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/14854.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2008 05:38:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14854Margo1971Tactile, or kinesthetic, learners learn by doing. One way to reach these students' learning style is to help them make models of concepts you are teaching. You can also provide them manipulatives such as play money or fraction bars in math class. Creative teaching will help tactile learners! Making Models About thirty percent of students are though...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/14742.aspxWed, 12 Nov 2008 08:05:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14742MeetuThe article discusses the fact that an assessment task is an integral part of learning. Multiple objectives can be achieved through an assessment task. It can be used to assess multiple aspects. The article provides a few tips that need to be kept in mind while evolving a task. Performance Assessment Tasks Performance Assessment is an integral part...