Learning Exercise
What's it like to have a Learning Disability?
This activity is designed to give participants a hand-on experience of what it is like to have a learning disability in the areas of reading, writing , math, and attention. Online simulations are used to increase one's understanding of how a learning disability impacts students' academic performance, emotions, and behavior.
Course: Students with Exceptionalities, Teaching Secondary Students with Disabilities, Teaching Individuals with Learning Disabilities, K-12.
- Material:
- Misunderstood Minds
- Date last modified:
- February 18, 2005
- Created by:
- Connie Pollard
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Exercise
What is it like to have a Learning Disability?
1.Go to 'Misunderstood Minds'
http://nemo.bhsu.edu/SCRIPT/SPED432/scripts/serve_home
2.Complete at least 1 of the simulations in each of
the four sections; Reading,Writing, Math, and
Attention
3.Respond to the following: (List the 4 simulations
you completed.)
a. What are some of the emotions/feelings you
had while doing these simulations? Give
examples.
b. How might the learning difficulties you
experienced in these simulations
impact a student's academic performance,
motivation, behavior?
c. Do you think there is a connection between a
student's academic performance and their
behavior? Explain.
1. What are the implications for you as
a future teacher? What can/will you
do as a future teacher to address this
issue?
d. As a future teacher, how will you use this
site? Explain.
Assessment RUBRIC
1. Did I list the simulations I completed? /8pts
2. Did I respond to each of the five questions? Was
I specific and support my answers with specific
examples? /20 (5pts/question)
3. Do my answers demonstrate an understanding
between student performance and my
role as a teacher? (Questions 2, 3)
/15 (5pts/question)
4. Does my writing demonstrate clarity,
organization, and proficiency in basic
writing skills? (spelling, grammar, fluency) /10
5. Is the overall quality of my work at a high
standard? /10
TOTAL /58
*Additional factors may impact your grade as deemed appropriate by the
instructor.
1.Go to 'Misunderstood Minds'
http://nemo.bhsu.edu/SCRIPT/SPED432/scripts/serve_home
2.Complete at least 1 of the simulations in each of
the four sections; Reading,Writing, Math, and
Attention
3.Respond to the following: (List the 4 simulations
you completed.)
a. What are some of the emotions/feelings you
had while doing these simulations? Give
examples.
b. How might the learning difficulties you
experienced in these simulations
impact a student's academic performance,
motivation, behavior?
c. Do you think there is a connection between a
student's academic performance and their
behavior? Explain.
1. What are the implications for you as
a future teacher? What can/will you
do as a future teacher to address this
issue?
d. As a future teacher, how will you use this
site? Explain.
Assessment RUBRIC
1. Did I list the simulations I completed? /8pts
2. Did I respond to each of the five questions? Was
I specific and support my answers with specific
examples? /20 (5pts/question)
3. Do my answers demonstrate an understanding
between student performance and my
role as a teacher? (Questions 2, 3)
/15 (5pts/question)
4. Does my writing demonstrate clarity,
organization, and proficiency in basic
writing skills? (spelling, grammar, fluency) /10
5. Is the overall quality of my work at a high
standard? /10
TOTAL /58
*Additional factors may impact your grade as deemed appropriate by the
instructor.
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Learning Objectives
2. Increase understanding of how academic performance impacts student behavior.