Double Journal Entry #10
Quote- "We know now that dyslexia is about so much more than just mixing up letters — that many dyslexics have difficulty with rhythm and meter and word retrieval, that they struggle to recognize voices and sounds. It’s my profound hope that our schools can use findings like these to better teach children who struggle to read, to help them overcome their limitations, and to help them understand that it’s not their fault."
Answer- This quote makes me think about how I would handle a situation like this, or any other case in which a student suffers from a learning disability, and it makes me realize that every student is different. It's our job as teachers to embrace the different personalities and learning styles of each and every student, and learn the incorporate that into our lesson plans so that no one is left out. Every student should have an equal opportunity to learn, no matter what obstacles they may face.
Schultz, Philip. "Words Failed, Then Saved Me." New York Times 3 Sept. 2011: n. pag. NY Times. Web. 30 Oct. 2011.
Related Resource
Understanding Dyslexia
"Understanding Dyslexia ." KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2011. <http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/>
We certainly do not want any child to feel left out. That is why it is important for teachers to be familiar with learning disabilities and disorders. Often students behave negatively out of frustration. Educators need to take care not to label a student, but rather, try to get at the root of the problem. If it is related to a learning disability/disorder, then it is within the school's realm to assist the student and work collaboratively with the parents.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Teachers should never make a student feel left out. A teacher needs to give extra help to the students that seem to need it.
ReplyDeleteI agree. A child should never feel left out. Each child has so much potential and should always be pushed, some need extra help and they shouldn't have to worry about getting it.
ReplyDeleteUnderstanding learning styles and presenting information in a variety of ways is an important strategy in the classroom.
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