Reading these articles, especially Kliewer's on disability, my mind started evaluating my own experiences with disabilities in my field placement. Disabilities are far more than downs syndrome or any physical limitations. For example, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, and much more. I have witnessed this first hand and these disabilities certainly have an effect on learning. Rather than brushing off these "minor" drawbacks, they should be tended to in the best way to encourage that student to excel in school. Below I attached some articles that relate to this topic and I found very interesting.
What ADHD can look like in a classroom. What to look for and how to help.
The troubling cases of anxiety found in classrooms. This link is very educational on the many forms of anxiety and how they are brought into the school and the best ways to deal with it. This disability can lead to absences, inattention, disruptiveness and more which all lead to a student falling behind.
How dyslexia can lead to other set backs. While dyslexia can confuse a child and put them behind, it is a gift that comes with many other strengths such as oral and artistic abilities.
I feel as if the most important take away is that EVERY child is different and will learn in their own way. Not every student will act like an angel or retain information the first time it is delivered. After realizing this, you can accommodate for certain needs to hep further a child with a disability rather than letting them fall behind. All of these 3 links are super helpful and gave a lot of insight to the things we will be seeing daily as teachers.
What ADHD can look like in a classroom. What to look for and how to help.
The troubling cases of anxiety found in classrooms. This link is very educational on the many forms of anxiety and how they are brought into the school and the best ways to deal with it. This disability can lead to absences, inattention, disruptiveness and more which all lead to a student falling behind.
How dyslexia can lead to other set backs. While dyslexia can confuse a child and put them behind, it is a gift that comes with many other strengths such as oral and artistic abilities.
I feel as if the most important take away is that EVERY child is different and will learn in their own way. Not every student will act like an angel or retain information the first time it is delivered. After realizing this, you can accommodate for certain needs to hep further a child with a disability rather than letting them fall behind. All of these 3 links are super helpful and gave a lot of insight to the things we will be seeing daily as teachers.
I loved your links, I have suffered from ADD and it has had it's set backs and I know first hand what you are talking about.
ReplyDeleteI really like that you included links to give further insight to what you are talking about.
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