Discussion Question 1:
What steps might you take to help LD students become independent learners?
Minimum of 150 words with in-text citation(s) and reference(s).
Discussion Question 2:
Share your experiences in teaching study skills, social skills, and transition skills to students with LD. What was successful? Why? What are some methods that did not work, and what steps did you take to change those methods into a successful teaching experience?
Minimum of 150 words with in-text citation(s) and reference(s).
In a separate document:
Please utilize template that is provided for this section of the assignment:
Examine an existing IEP of a student who has been diagnosed with a learning disability and develop three lesson plans: one for reading, one for math, and one for written expression. Select an LD student from one of the following grade levels: preschool, elementary, or secondary education. Utilize previous research to identify the student's learning style and match the curriculum methods with the style.
The lesson plan format includes the following direct instruction format:
Objectives (observable and measurable)
Materials
Standards
Anticipatory set
Procedures (include instructional models)
Activities: guided practice/monitoring (identify student's learning style)
Closure
Independent practice
Student assessment
In a 500-750-word reflection, describe how the materials are adapted in school settings to accommodate students with special needs. Include in the description:
The impact of learning styles.
What strategies are used to notify the regular education teacher to ensure that modifications are implemented?
What steps are undertaken if the teacher does not accommodate the student's special needs or learning style?
APA format, times new romans, 12pt., double space, in-text citations and references and turn it in less than 20%.