Learning disability

The objective of this 30 minute professional development workshop is to inform pre-service undergraduate teachers of useful strategies and interventions that may be useful in their classrooms. The intended goal is to provide research-based assessment strategies that will improve literacy proficiency in their students. Teacher preparation programs teach theory therefore, the teachers do not have the hands-on experience they need. By having this workshop and future workshops to keep teachers…

Technology vs. Paper in the Classroom In a society that is now dominated by technology, many schools and colleges are making their learning more technologically based. Whether it’s electronic homework or even online quizzes, some say this is a large innovation in the world we see today, but when it comes to education, does it help students in a classroom? There has been numerous debate around the topic, if technology is hurting students in schools or if it’s beneficial to them. Students are…

Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or to do mathematical calculations. The study indicates 17.59 per cent children had learning problems and less than one fourth (12.96%) children were slow learners who needed guidance and assistance by professionals for improving learning…

needs, I will educate you on all types of special needs and the importance of educating people on how to become self-aware and utilize resources. A child with a special need is defined as a child 's with learning difficulties or disabilities. Some may have a physical disability, developmental disabilities, medical conditions, intellectual difficulties, or emotional problems; including deafness, blindness, dyslexia, and behavioral problems. Children may require a specialized education plan and…

describe dyslexia is as the American Heritage Dictionary defines it: “A learning disability marked by impairment in the ability to read.” (Hoiland). Reading does not come naturally as does speaking. One must activate certain areas of their brain to comprehend what the individual sound of every word means. That’s why “The inability to break speech into its parts is the main reason why children with dyslexia have trouble learning to read” (Hoiland). A study completed in 2003 was designed to…

Student Demographics: B is an eight year old boy who lives with his dad and brother. B is larger and taller than most students in his classroom and his peers. He is also older and about to be 10 in 3rd grade. B’s native language is English, but it seems to be the subject he struggles with. He cannot pronounce words properly, but he can form sentences and usually comprehends his own vocabulary. He does have a speech problem, such as not being able to pronounce letters correctly such as “R’s” and…

basically typical classrooms that can be found all over the United States. By identifying and intervening with students quickly, a teacher is better able to determine if the student is simply a little behind, or if he or she is dealing with a learning disability. RTI allows teachers to make informed decisions and to provide more accurate support for all students, including those identified for special…

Over the past few years my academic standing has been at jeopardy due to a mathematical learning disability. In 2013 I was advised to get tested for a learning disability. I took the initiative and did my own research, which led me to enroll at Santa Monica Community College in the summer of 2014. I enrolled in a developmental math course, contacted the learning disability center and that same semester was introduced to George Marcopulos, which is one of the examiners. After having several…

Studies conducted by Snowling (2000) reveal that the motivation of SpLDs students reduces leading to a lowered self-esteem, willpower, and self-concept to tackle problems and they characterize their academic failure or success to their luck. Research points out that academic apprehension among students commonly gets poorer as child 's improvement through school and may explain the reason why SpLDs students come across an intense emotional distress. Students with SpLDs are transitioning from…

From a very young age, a child begins learning to read, and soon, they can read anything from street signs to novels. In the United States alone, fourteen percent of our adult population does not know how to read. In addition, seventy percent of our prison inmates are illiterate. Why is it so important to read, and does not knowing how affect your life? In our current society, a child who does not learn to read and comprehend correctly is deprived of learning to their fullest potential.…