Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators and Parents

Learning disabilities (LDs) are a diverse group of disorders that can affect a student's ability to learn and succeed in school. Students with LDs may struggle with reading, writing, math, or other academic areas. They may also have difficulty with memory, attention, or social skills.

Strategy instruction is a type of teaching that can help students with LDs overcome their learning challenges. Strategy instruction teaches students how to identify and use specific strategies to improve their learning. These strategies can be used in all academic areas and can help students with LDs improve their reading, writing, math, and study skills.

Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities, Second Edition (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)

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The Benefits of Strategy Instruction

Strategy instruction has been shown to have a number of benefits for students with LDs, including:

• Improved academic achievement
• Increased independence
• Enhanced self-esteem
• Improved problem-solving skills
• Increased motivation

How to Implement Strategy Instruction

Strategy instruction can be implemented in a variety of ways. One common approach is to use a structured intervention program. These programs typically provide explicit instruction in a specific strategy, such as reading comprehension or math problem-solving.

Another approach to strategy instruction is to use a more informal approach. This approach involves teaching students strategies in the context of their regular classroom instruction. For example, a teacher might teach students a strategy for remembering new vocabulary words while they are reading a story.

No matter which approach is used, it is important to ensure that strategy instruction is individualized to meet the needs of each student. The specific strategies that are taught will vary depending on the student's individual learning needs.

Effective Strategies for Students with LDs

There are a number of effective strategies that can be used to help students with LDs. Some of these strategies include:

• Visual aids: Visual aids can help students with LDs visualize information and make it easier to remember. Examples of visual aids include diagrams, charts, graphs, and pictures.
• Mnemonic devices: Mnemonic devices are memory aids that can help students with LDs remember information. Examples of mnemonic devices include rhymes, songs, and acronyms.
• Chunking: Chunking is a strategy that involves breaking down information into smaller, more manageable parts. This can make it easier for students with LDs to understand and remember information.
• Rehearsal: Rehearsal is a strategy that involves repeating information over and over again. This can help students with LDs strengthen their memory for the information.
• Self-monitoring: Self-monitoring is a strategy that involves students monitoring their own learning. This can help students with LDs identify areas where they need to improve and develop strategies to address those areas.

Strategy instruction is a powerful tool that can help students with LDs overcome their learning challenges. By teaching students how to identify and use specific strategies, educators and parents can help students with LDs achieve success in school and beyond.

References

1. National Center for Learning Disabilities. (2021). Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities Second Edition.
2. Wong, B. Y. L. (2019). Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis. Review of Educational Research, 89(1),1-33.
3. Kavale, K. A., & Forness, S. R. (2011). Strategy instruction for students with learning disabilities: A meta-analysis. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(1),1-19.

Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities, Second Edition (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)

by Robert Reid

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7661 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	308 pages

FREE