Institute 2018: What Works: Teaching Adults with Learning Differences and Unique Learning Needs
Sessions
Children with learning disabilities/differences (LD) do not simply outgrow them. They become adults with LD, and many of them participate in adult education programs. This course is designed to help instructors working with adult learners to learn successful strategies for working with students with learning differences and unique learning needs. Topics will include: (1) Understanding Learning Disabilities, Differences, and Special Learning Needs; (2) Legal Rights, Responsibilities, and Self-Advocacy; (3) Teaching and Learning Styles; (4) Successful Instructional Strategies; (5) Student Motivation and Retention; (6) Understanding Accommodations; and (7) Assistive Technology. A major focus will be on contextualized and integrated technology instruction that meets WIOA criteria. Students enrolled in this course are required to research, write, and submit a plan for instructional improvement at their home program. A report on the implementation of their plan is required. CLICK HERE to find a list of hotels that take the state rate.
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CLICK HERE to find the Week 1 Agenda.
CLICK HERE to find the Week 2 Agenda.
Institute Presentations
Adult Management Survey - Katherine Barratt
The Adult Learner - Katherine Barratt
Assistive Technologies Padlet - Matthew and Brandy Brown
Building a Classroom Website - Matthew and Brandy Brown
Davidson CC's Google Site on LD
Best of Boone - Mary Ferrell
Mindful Teaching/Mindful Learning - Mary Ferrell
Skype in the classroom - Mary Ferrell
Smartboard Fun - Mary Ferrell
Activity Builder - Mary Ferrell
All About Smartboards - Mary Ferrell
Jeff Goodman's Presentations - Jeff Goodman
Learner Difference to Learner Directed (Week 2) - Anita Green
Found Poem Assignment (Week 2) - Anita Green
Byte Sized Learning (Week 2) - Wendi Iacobello
Neurodiversity - Kate Keaveny
Who Are We/What Our Students Need Now - Dr. Gerald Parker
Current Role/Desired Outcome - Dr. Gerald Parker
Getting to Know Each Other - Dr. Gerald Parker
Characteristics of LD Circles - Dr. Gerald Parker
LD Strategies Reading - Steve Schmidt
LD Strategies Writing - Steve Schmidt
LD Strategies Math - Steve Schmidt
Reading Scholar - Laurie Weston
WIOA 13 Considerations Poster - Laurie Weston
Wicked WIOA - Laurie Weston
WIOA Fun - Laurie Weston
Google Classroom (Week 1) - Rebecca Whitman