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How to Include a Student in a Diverse Classroom With Mild Disabilities

Students with mild learning disabilities are most often in the regular classroom on a full-time basis. There may be enrichment programs for these children during the school day where they are called out in small groups, but for the most part, classroom activities in diverse classrooms need to be designed with every student in mind. Because students with mild disabilities may or may not have a diagnosis and an individualized education plan, it’s important for the teacher to tailor lessons to meet the needs of all students in the regular classroom.

Instructions

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      Place students into learning groups for math and reading based on their standardized test scores and reading and math assessments at the beginning of the school year. Reassess often and make adjustments accordingly.

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      Use these groups to move students through center activities after you've finished full-class instruction. Prepare reinforcement activities to do at the centers that give each student a chance for success.

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      Build in time in the regular class day for remediation by giving time to complete projects within class when possible. This allows students to work at their own pace and gives the teacher time to pull small groups aside for extra help when needed.

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      Do reading and book projects that have a variety of options for completion. Provide a list of choices for students that best reflect the varying abilities within the classroom. This allows student to choose projects that will allow them to excel while feeling included at the same level as everyone else.

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      Provide time within the class period for computer learning and other enrichment opportunities that allow students with mild learning disabilities to achieve learning benchmarks. Find computer exercises, oral testing opportunities or classroom activities to assess and mark progress for those with mild learning disabilities.

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      Use a chart system to assign classroom jobs to make everyone feel equally responsible for different duties. This way everyone gets a chance to be the line leader, direct the class in the pledge of allegiance, or take notes to the office, regardless of their level of ability within the classroom.

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