LD Action: Creating Possibilities: The Best Learning Environments For Dyslexics

LD Action: Creating Possibilities: The Best Learning Environments For Dyslexics: We've all heard the factoid that everybody has a specific learning style that suits their brain best. You may have even taken an...

Favorite Quote

Love this quote. It points out the absurdity of what we ask of some students on a daily basis. During class this evening (Strategies for inclusion), one of my brightest graduate students discussed the dilemna he faces at the high school he works at. We were discussing ADHD and students need to move. His response? "But my school has a rule that kids have to sit in their seats. Sometimes they have to sit for a long time. If they get up to walk around they get yelled at. I feel so bad. What can I do?" I hear stories like this every day. Disabilities are not a secret. Get informed. Learn strategies that work for students. I am really excited to begin teaching a new course designed to focus on the strengths of persons with disabilities. It will be offered starting in January, and is called Neurodiversity: Creating a Positive Niche. Hope you can join me!

Let the games begin!

Games are one of the most potent learning tools teachers can use. They engage the entire brain while activating the "feel good" chemicals that are released during play. Games allow for "elaborative rehearsal", or purposeful practice. Try using games in your classroom instead of rote kill and drill for skills and see what a positive change it will make!