Students in My Class.pdf - Central Okanagan School District No. 23

• Emotional state changes depending on success with
various subjects
• May have memory dysfunction
• Varying degrees of disorganization
• Often passive learners
• May not be able to accurately evaluate their
performance
• Unaware of effective learning strategies
• May be passive learners
Behavioural Issues
• May use avoidance strategies
• Need a supportive learning environment where it is safe
to take risks and make mistakes
• Need much reassurance
• Need the teacher to know they are capable, intelligent
learners
Teach your students that if they cut their work into manageable
pieces, the whole task will be easier.
Instructional Strategies
• Be explicit about what is to be learned
• Direct instruction in metacognitive strategies
• Break large tasks into smaller chunks
• Use a few learning and organization strategies well
rather than many different ones
• Direct instruction and monitoring in organizational
strategies
• Draw attention to the most important concepts or
directions
• Focus on concept development and avoid
memorization whenever possible