Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
This unit may pose challenges to a student with dyslexia or other learning disabilities. In addition, some activities involve manipulation of small objects and may require accommodations for students with upper body mobility or fine motor impairments. Have students work with partners or in small groups so that each student can contribute according to his or her strengths. For information on suggested accommodations, select an activity below.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Establish and honor classroom schedules and practices. Let the student know ahead of time of any changes to the classroom routines.
In group activities, assign the student to a group with supportive peers. Provide clear instructions so that students know exactly what is expected of them.
Help the student learn to anticipate situations that will be difficult and to plan in advance appropriate response strategies.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Assure that classrooms and labs are in wheelchair-accessible locations.
Use an adjustable table, and locate lab equipment within reach.
Consider providing a note taker.
Consider providing a lab assistant or lab partner for the student.
Consider the needs of students with disabilities during lab orientation and lab safety meetings.
Assign group activities in which all students take responsibility and contribute according to their abilities.
Request and encourage student input on how to best accommodate the student's learning needs.
Consider the position, lighting, and seating needs of the student during presentations or when using text, manipulatives, transparencies or other projected images.
Provide large-print lecture notes, handouts, and worksheets.
Use a scanner to create an electronic version of images, charts, or maps, and display them in a larger format on a computer monitor, or use an LCD projector.
Consider providing a lab assistant or lab partner for the student.