In these next pages, we discuss classroom modifications that you or your child could request. Here are a couple of examples of problems and modifications that could be used to solve these. We find it much more useful to focus on the problem rather than the disability. Whether a student's reading difficulties are due to visual impairment or a learning disability, for example, tape recorded textbooks can help either way.
Problem: The time it takes a student to read assignments, write answers or complete math problems is much longer than other students.Modification: Extra time for completion of assignments or tests. The student could be allowed to go to the resource room to work on an assignment, receive the assignments the day before to get a head start on it or take the assignment home.
Problem: Student does not learn the material in the same amount of time as other students.
Modification: More time for review or drills. This could be using a computer program, with a tutor or in the resource room.
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Problem: Student has difficulty identifying key facts in reading. Highlighted textbooks - an aide or tutor can highlight main points in the textbook. Some textbooks even come with key words and phrases highlighted. Alternatively, a tutor, aide or parent can work with the student and help him or her highlight key facts. The student can then use this highlighted book in studying for tests. Study sheets - these could include summary sheets or outlines of the most important facts. These can be either given to the student in advance as a study aid, or after having read the material to help him or her prepare for the test. |
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