Lesson+Plan


 * Title || **Coping with Learning Disabilities** ||
 * Context of the Lesson || For girls to be more aware of personal accommodations they can put into practice themselves in any situation even when they aren’t given academic accommodations: colorful post its, lists, dependable calendar, different colored highlighters, prepare your work, playdough, stressballs, gum, wax sticks, and pipe cleaners.

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Make Stress balls with Balloons, markers, flour, funnel || “Round Robin” Ice breaker Activity- 3 different charts around the room for girls to write down their thoughts about : Auditory, Kinesthetic, Visual (see below) || // learn through seeing //** ... . ** // learn through listening... // // l //**// earn through, moving, doing and touching... //** [] [] [|http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm#What%20are] [] [|http://www.youtube.com/user/projecteyetoeye?feature=g-all-s#p/u/22/8FHr7lBlj5M] [] [] [] ||
 * Opportunities to Learn || Tell them what we are doing with our lives, why we are doing this workshop….THEN tell them we have learning disabilities
 * Materials || Shoebox, random objects to use as accommodations ||
 * Classroom Environment || Individual desks/harkness table ||
 * Differentiated Instruction || Chalkboard/Expo board, visuals, discussion, video, pictures ||
 * **Objectives:** || What are accommodations (personal and academic), What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words learning disability (starting off the workshop with this question __then__ telling them we both have a learning disability), How to erase stigmas, Why are accommodations used, stereotypes/statistics, learning disability resources, and a worksheet of a list of colleges specializing in learning disabilities, and an article if they should include their learning disability in their college application. ||
 * Instructional Procedures: || ** Focus on different learning styles— **
 * Visual Learners: **
 * These learners need to see the teacher's body language and facial expression to fully understand the content of a lesson. They tend to prefer sitting at the front of the classroom to avoid visual obstructions (e.g. people's heads). They may think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated text books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs. During a lecture or classroom discussion, visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information. **
 * Auditory Learners: **
 * They learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say. Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances. Written information may have little meaning until it is heard. These learners often benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder. **
 * Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners: **
 * Tactile/Kinesthetic persons learn best through a hands-on approach, actively **** exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become distracted by their need for activity and exploration. ** ||
 * Things girls can take home || Test for them to know their learning style

Jess Tate and Andrea Proctor’s (from GSRI Troop 28) Senior Conference workshop //Coping with Learning Disabilities// summary— What is your impression of learning disabilities (LD’s)? In this workshop, we will discuss and inform you about coping with LD’s, how to create your own personal, social, and academic accommodations, and how to prepare yourself for college. We would like to encourage all girls to come with an open mind to gain a better understanding of LD’s.