LDs & disabilities
Teaching students with learning difficulties & disabilities
What to do with this resource
M Compton 29-11-17
self study 1
Self study 2: Disability and Assessment
Read extracts from this research from UoW which focussed on canvassing views from both staff and students and consider how far this would reflect the experiences of staff and students at your institution.
Self study 4
2. Look at these images and defintions
3. go here: http://piratepad.net/tspld1 and contribute to or read the discussion
Self study 5
Self study 6
As you are watching: what point do they BOTH make about creativity?
What is Ken Robinson's point about ADHD?
What do they have to do with teaching and supporting students with LDs or Disabilities?
Post your responses (or simply read other people's) here: http://linoit.com/users/eteachingx3/canvases/creativity_inclusion
Self Study 7 Policy context
Policy context in the UK:
Equality Act (2010) and DDA https://www.box.com/s/7cq2lbk0ibsg48mzi15l
UN convention https://www.box.com/s/op6nmv7g3vcsllpc4o8z
Equality and human rights commission https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/equality-act-2010
task 2:
work through (or skim) the OU self study unit 'inclusive education' below.
The reference is:
Open University (2011) Inclusive education: knowing what we mean. [Online]. Available: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/education/educational-technology-and-practice/educational-practice/inclusive-education-knowing-what-we-mean/content-section-1
Additional resources
Assistive technology guide for autism.
In recent years, educators and parents have touted iPads, tablets, and mobile apps as assistive technologies that can help children or students diagnosed with autism communicate and learn basic concepts. But just as there’s a spectrum of autism disorders, there are many assistive technologies—but which assistive technology is the best choice? Read more:
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/04/23/an-assistive-technology-guide-for-autism/