Creating An Environment For Learning Disabilities

Download or read book Creating an Environment for Learning Disabilities written by Donita G. O'Donnell and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the challenge for today's schools to find the ways in which students with learning disabilities (LD) learn best and to deliver those opportunities for learning. The chapters focus on: (1) the elements of effective learning that belong in every classroom and the characteristics of students with LD; (2) theories of teaching and learning, including developmental theory, behavioral theory, metacognitive theories, and psycholinguistic theory; (3) remediation of and skills in reading, spelling, written language, mathematics, affective skills, physical education, and learning strategies; (4) forms of learning compensation in language, mathematics, socioemotional and behavioral skills, and cognitive strategies; (5) enrichment and content in the areas of literature, writing, and communication, mathematics, science and computers, visual arts and performing arts; and social sciences, business, and economics; (6) the assessment process, including regulations, descriptions of types of assessment, and sample checklists and assessment forms; (7) establishing the quality of assessment in content areas, learning processes, and transition; (8) detailed descriptions of 15 Wisconsin programs and less detailed information about efforts in other states; and (9) recommendations for creating a collaborative school. Appendices discuss resources, Wisconsin LD eligibility criteria, the multidisciplinary team process, Individualized Education Programs, preventing inappropriate referrals of language minority students to special education, transition services, sample learning style and strategies questionnaire, and sharing resources. (Each chapter contains references.) (JDD)