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Learning Difficulties. Helen McLeod October 2008. One Definition of a Learning Difficulty A learning difficulty occurs when there are very large differences between a person’s learning strengths and weaknesses so that the weaknesses seem to continually get in
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Learning Difficulties Helen McLeod October 2008
One Definition of a Learning Difficulty A learning difficulty occurs when there are very large differences between a person’s learning strengths and weaknesses so that the weaknesses seem to continually get in the way and prevent the individual from demonstrating his/her strengths.
If they can’t learn the way we teach, we’d better teach the way they learn.
Learning Styles Visual Auditory Kinesthetic
Attention Deficit Disorders
Attention Deficit Disorders • Can’t block out noise or visual distractions • Blocks out distractions too completely - doesn’t see or hear interjection. • Can’t sustain attention - becomes easily bored or tired. • Can’t remember oral instructions. • Difficulty prioritizing. • Tendency to daydream.
Visual Processing Problems
Auditory Processing Problems
Interpreting & Reasoning (Perceptual) Problems
If you think your student has a learning difficulty . . . TELL him/her! Be careful to use words like “I think. or maybe” He/She may be very relieved to know that they are not stupid!
The Most Important Principles when working with a student who has a learning difficulty are to: • help the student understand his difficulty • teach to the student’s dominant learning style • focus on the student’s strengths • give extra time • review regularly and consistently • help find compensating strategies • provide optimal learning environment • help the student learn how to learn • tap into the help available in the office!
