Transcript successful study strategies

Effective Study Strategies for
Students With Learning
Disabilities
By Karen Loffredi
EDUC 737
Why is homework such a struggle
for the LD Child?
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A student with a learning
disability has difficulty
organizing information
Difficulty with processing
information, both auditory
and visual
Poor motor abilities
Oral language difficulties
Difficulty focusing and
attending to the task
Difficulty in learning,
specifically, in speaking,
listening, writing,
reading, and mathematics
Students with learning disabilities
need to learn effective study
strategies.
The good news is that you can help
the child be successful!
Parents and educators working
together can teach the child effective
study strategies that can lead to
success throughout their lives!
How can parents help their children
learn effective strategies?
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Discuss with your child a plan that can make
studying and homework easier (ie; make a list)
Find a quiet place for your child to study
Decide on an appropriate time to do homework
Check to make sure they have the appropriate
tools for study(reference books, utensils, paper,
etc.)
Check their assignment notebooks daily and
ask them to show you the materials needed to
complete the work
What are some homework strategies
that educators can teach to students
with disabilities?
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Give clear and appropriate assignments
Make accommodations in homework
assignments
Use a homework planner/assignment
notebook
Ensure clear home/school communication
Teach study skills
A checklist can be used to answer
yes or no to the following:
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Assignment notebook is complete for each
class/subject
Gather all necessary books, notebooks,
materials and supplies
Understand all assignments and due dates
Ask or talk with appropriate persons
regarding assignments if needed
Steps to Easier Learning
Study
Learn
Review
Overlearn
Evaluate
Better grades and higher test scores
More Self-confidence
… the easier learning becomes!
We can make a difference!
Research confirms the importance of parents involvement
(Epstein 2001, Hiatt, 2001)
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Teachers efforts to involve families promote the following:
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better student attendance
higher graduation rate from high school
fewer retentions
increased levels of parent and student satisfaction with school
more accurate diagnosis of students for educational placement in
classes
reduced number of negative behavior reports
higher achievement scores on reading and math tests
References
www.LDonline.org
www.schwablearning.org
www.cdipage.com/free.htm
http://curry.eduschool.virginia.edu/sped/
projects/ose/categories/ld.htm