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SPECIAL NEEDS IN CLASSROOM

Dyslexia and ADHD

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What inspired you to become a teacher?

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Think about your experience in school. If there was ever a time when you didn't understand a topic or didn't feel understood by your teacher, how did you feel?

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What is dyslexia?

• A writing disorder

• A math disorder

• • A learning disorder affecting reading, writing, and spelling

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How is attention deficit identified?

• Demonstrating sustained attention in tasks

• Constant distraction during classes

• Excelling in organizational skills

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What is one common difficulty experienced by individuals with dyslexia?

• Rapid comprehension of written test

• Quick recognition of words

• • Struggling to comprehend written instructions

In the educational realm, it is crucial for teachers to be acquainted with various conditions that can impact students' learning. Some of these conditions, such as dyslexia, attention deficit, autism, and speech problems, may require specific approaches to ensure an inclusive and effective learning environment. In the case of English teachers, adapting pedagogical strategies to support students facing these challenges is essential.

• provide special seating at the front of the class

• reduce distractions

• encourage students to make to do lists

• encourage the use of daily planners

• provide activity breaks and exercise to boost dopamine and serotonin

STRATEGIES

• has short attention span

• tunes out easily if not interested in subject matter

• doesn’t follow instructions.

• speaks out inappropriately (no inner censor)

• can't wait one's turn in a group setting

• lacks empathy

• overactive

• has difficulty completing a task

SYMPTOMS

ADHD

• find materials with a large font (and write in large font on the board)

• encourage the student with praise and understanding

• find out the particular weaknesses that a student has, and help the student recognize these

• find ways to increase self-confidence

• seat the student close to the board

• provide audio lessons

STRATEGIES

• has trouble saying words with more than one syllable

• has trouble putting thoughts into words

• has difficulty rhyming

• has trouble with minimal pairs (for example, in English: l/r, m/n, sh/ch)

• uses odd spacing in writing

• rarely uses punctuation

SYMPTOMS

DYSLEXIA

Escenarios

Escenario 1: Dyslexia in Reading Comprehension

 

Imagine you have a student in your English class who exhibits persistent difficulties in reading comprehension, showing signs of dyslexia. How would you identify these challenges, and what strategies would you implement to support their reading comprehension skills?

 

Escenario 2: ADHD and Classroom Distractions

 

You notice a student who consistently struggles to maintain focus during lessons, displaying signs of attention deficit (ADHD). How would you identify these attention challenges, and what classroom strategies would you employ to help this student stay engaged and focused?

 

Role Plays

The teachers will be divided into groups, and within each group, they will choose a leader who, in this roleplay, will take on the role of the teacher. Discreetly, the leader will assign each member of the group a role, which can be a regular student or a student with special needs. In this scenario, without revealing their assigned roles, everyone should act out a normal class and demonstrate how the interaction would be with their peers and the teacher. The goal is to simulate a real-life situation and explore how we can effectively integrate a student into the class.