Learning Disability The federal regulations on defining a specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes that are used to communicate language‚ spoken‚ or written and may affect the imperfect ability to listen‚ think‚ speak‚ read‚ write‚ spell‚ or to perform mathematical calculations‚ including conditions such as perceptual disabilities‚ brain injury‚ minimal brain dysfunction‚ dyslexia‚ and developmental aphasia. Specific learning disability does not
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Intellectual Disability Crystle Sandridge Grand Canyon University- SPE 351 February 5‚ 2014 When teaching students there will be issues that will arise‚ whether it is teaching general education or special education students. The difference is with the students in special education and the many ways this matter must be approached. Within the rights of the student with special needs‚ there are laws‚ terminology and classifications among others that explain the needs of the student and the
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Thesis Statement: Mainstreaming children with disabilities is not the most beneficial educational tool‚ because it inhibits their intellectual and educational growth. I. Pros of mainstreaming a. Social Climate b. Exposure to diversity c. Inspire and challenge the disabled children to excel d. Average students benefit II. Cons of Mainstreaming a. Unqualified teachers b. The child may not get the attention c. Larger student-to-teacher ratio d. May not be able to keep up with the fast
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this section‚ you should be able to: • describe five categories of learning disabilities‚ • describe the learning process‚ • identify accommodations which would be appropriate relating to each category‚ • recognize and apply appropriate strategies to case studies. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Based on information obtained to date in this course‚ can you group some of the particular learning disabilities into categories? Did you notice any reference to categories during your readings
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For my practicum observation‚ I went into a second grade inclusion classroom at Sharon Elementary School in Robbinsville School District. The structure of the classroom was co-teaching with a special education teacher and a general education teacher. On the day I observed‚ I was only able to see the special education teacher in action in the classroom. She was able to describe to me how a typical day works‚ and I was better able to understand how an inclusion classroom operates. The special education
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My first observation was in New Britain‚ it was wheelchair basketball. When first walking in I didn’t know what expect‚ I didn’t know what type of personalities the athletes would have towards me because I felt they might feel I was invading their sanctuary. The athletes had an extremely open and friendly environment‚ they saw that I was trying to be cautious and not disturb their normal practice rituals. The athletes came over to me and was happy to see that I was interested in the sport wheelchair
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hope of providing a better future for me. I have a disability called cerebral palsy‚ which affects my muscle coordination and reflexes. From my experiences thus far‚ I learned that there are more encouragement and opportunities for disabled individuals in the United States compared to Indonesia. For example‚ the middle and high school system in the United States has the 504 plan for disabled students. Every college and universities have a disability department to provide accommodations as well. Because
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As a graduate student‚ I tutored Martin‚ a college senior in Calculus and Physics. It took me too long to see that he had a learning disability and because I pushed him constantly with the coursework‚ he failed the two courses and eventually spent an extra year in college. Currently‚ as a mentor‚ I was paired with Justin‚ a very introverted young man. Despite having an undergraduate degree‚ he was unable to secure an entry-level job in his field. Justin was very willing and attentive but his
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safe from the rain/direct sunlight 2. Benches‚ chairs and tables are provided 3. The place is conducive to learning 4. The place is free from noise 5. Orderliness and cleanliness is observed 6. Student are organized 7. Rules are being followed by the student. Name(optional):_________________________________ Place observed:__________________________________ Date Observed:__________________________________ Directions for observer: Place a check() mark in the space
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From my two observations‚ I found Mike to behave comfortable among his peers. During a writing assignment that asked students to write about their weekend‚ several students depending on their IEP‚ were allowed to complete it in different formats. For example‚ some students were able to draw and colored‚ write one sentence or a paragraph‚ and cut and paste sentence strips. For this assignment‚ I observed Mike write more then one sentence and draw a picture. I also observed that Mike was frustrated
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