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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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The Aftermath of Thanksgiving: Be Happy not SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)-Part I
In the past two days, millions of people have celebrated the Thanksgiving Holiday with enormous consumptions of food products and liquid chasers. For African American families, the celebration was about bringing together families and community to give thanks. The theme was "Be happy, not SAD."
Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Nov 30, 2008 to
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Surviving the Holidays with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)-Part II
In the African American community, SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) can be the unspoken discussion at the Thanksgiving dinner table. As the platters of food are being passed around the table, an empty chair looms ominously where Aunt Bea just left in one one of her moods.
Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Nov 30, 2008 to
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The Holiday Celebration: Light-box Therapy and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)-Part III
The table has been cleared and the leftovers are in the refrigerator awaiting the onset of the post-Thanksgiving feast that will include turkey sandwiches and some form of turkey soup. Aunt Bea appears almost cheerful as she sits playing with family members. SAD has become a memory of her past.
Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Nov 30, 2008 to
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Developing Respect in the Classroom
Students can be taught how to respect each other in the classroom. For students with disabilities, teachers must create an atmosphere of respect in mutual dealings with other students and resource staff in order to create an effective learning environment.
Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Nov 23, 2008 to
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Designing Lessons for Students with Disabilities
For 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.
Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Nov 16, 2008 to
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Exploring Different Learning Styles for Students with Disabilities - Part I
Students with disabilities are entitled to curriculum and instruction that are equitable and accessible according to IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act). A student IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a legal document providing instructional modification when needed in the class.
Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Nov 9, 2008 to
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Taking the Fear out of Learning
As Halloween nears and marks the ending of October, students are excited about the big night of trick or treating and the big haul of goodies that will mark the end of Halloween and the beginning of the biggest sugar melt-down of the fall season. It can also mark a fear of learning for students.
Published by Barbara (3,309 pts ) on Oct 28, 2008 to
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