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Explore effective inclusive teaching strategies designed to support students with learning challenges. This presentation, led by Dr. Carla Di Giorgio, covers visual-spatial/fine motor difficulties, auditory processing issues, and the importance of fostering friendships among peers. Discover how these challenges manifest in the classroom and learn specific strategies for overcoming barriers to learning. Gain insights into the responsibilities of educators to create an accepting and supportive environment that values diversity, promotes self-esteem, and individualizes instruction to meet diverse student needs.
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Teaching InclusivEly Dr. Carla Di Giorgio January 26, 2009
1. VISUAL-SPATIAL/fine motor CHALLENGES • HOW WOULD THIS SHOW UP IN CLASS? • WHAT EFFECTS WOULD IT HAVE? • HOW COULD YOU HELP A STUDENT BYPASS THIS CHALLENGE?
What did you say? • How would processing lags show up in the classroom? • What areas would they affect? • How could you help students process information?
Social experiences and reliance • Why are friendships important? What is the difference between friendship and reliance? • Who do students with special needs relate with during the day? • How can we help students make friends with their peers and maintain these relationships?
Learning disabilities/ challenges can affect diverse aspects of life, such as: • Writing • Reading • Speaking • Understanding • ... And developing true friendships with peers.
What is our responsibility as educators? • Be aware of the variety of experiences in school • Be aware of the expectations we have of students: determine what is important
Individual assessment • observe student strengths and needs • let students show what they know and can do • help students bypass unnecessary blockades to showing what they know • provide opportunities for alternative means of communication
Specific strategies • direct teach important skills • allow time for processing • use technology • teach social skills (individually and with the whole class)
So teaching inclusively includes: • Awareness of our goals and responsibilities as educators • Prioritizing overall goals • Individualizing instruction and assessment • Valuing diversity and promoting acceptance • Building relationships and self esteem
Thank you cdigiorgio@upei.ca 902-566-0365