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Effective Behaviour Management for Students with LDs and Behavioural Disorders

Behavioural disorders, particularly those of the externalized type[1], and learning disabilities often occur together. Indeed, the comorbidity between these two types of disorders in students was identified more than 20 years ago (Hinshaw, 1992). More specifically, empirical studies have shown that 75% of students with learning disabilities also lack social skills (Lane, Gresham, & O’Shaughnessy, 2002; National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, 2008).

By LDAOeng|July 24th, 2017|Categories: Behaviour|Tags: Article, Evidence-Based, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Teaching Fractions: a Few Cautionary Notes

In this article, we seek to understand the errors that students make. We offer a number of cautionary notes for creating activities for the acquisition of this mathematical concept. The errors explored in this article come out of research involving students between the ages of 9 years and 12 years, at the moment when they displayed reactions of avoidance, worry or anxiety (DeBlois and Bélanger, 2016, DeBlois, 2014).

By LDAOeng|May 30th, 2017|Categories: Math|Tags: Article, Evidence-Based, Junior (4-6)|0 Comments

Metacognition and Assistive Technology

Metacognition is a process that relates to the knowledge that we have of our own strategies and the control that we are able to exert over these strategies in order to solve problems more efficiently. Metacognition is a high-level executive function that draws on our ability to reflect on what we know in order to understand how we function and assess our approach to learning. It is one of the best predictors of school success (Dévolvé, 2005).

By LDAOeng|May 1st, 2017|Categories: Executive Function, Technology|Tags: Article, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

LDAO’s New Parent Resource: LD@home

LDAO is excited to announce the launch of a new website for parents: LD@home (www.LDatHome.ca)! LD@home is a free resource for parents of students with learning disabilities (LDs) from kindergarten to grade 8. Its goal is to help bridge the gap between school and home. Click here to visit the LD@home website.

By LDAOeng|April 3rd, 2017|Categories: Educator Supports|Tags: Article|0 Comments

All Students can Read to Learn Science!

For today’s students to participate in tomorrow’s decision-making, it is imperative that they possess the skills to be mobile and adept at reading, writing, and oral communication in science (Krajick & Sutherland, 2010; Pearson et al., 2010). Even though only some students will pursue careers in science, all will engage in reading about science during their lifetime. So, all students need to ‘read to learn’ in science!

By LDAOeng|March 27th, 2017|Categories: Literacy|Tags: Article, Evidence-Based, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Literacy, Science|0 Comments

An Introduction to Self-Regulation

by Michael Fairbrother and Dr. Jessica Whitley What Is Self-regulation? Self-regulated learning is a process that assists students in managing their thoughts, behaviours, and emotions in order to successfully navigate their learning experiences (Zumbrunn, Tadlock, & Roberts, 2011). According to Canadian researcher, Shanker (2012), “self-regulation refers to a child’s ability to deal with stressors effectively and efficiently and then return to a baseline [...]

By LDAOeng|January 27th, 2017|Categories: Behaviour, Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Article, Evidence-Based, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3)|0 Comments

An Introduction to Working Memory

What is Working Memory? Working memory refers to a brain system, or mental workspace, responsible for temporarily storing and manipulating information. It is different from short-term memory, where information is stored and recalled in the same format; for example, students can hold a set of numbers in short term memory, but in order to repeat [...]

By LDAOeng|January 27th, 2017|Categories: Executive Function|Tags: Article, Evidence-Informed|0 Comments

Designing Accessible Classroom Websites

Do you have your own classroom website, or do educators in your school have their own websites? When these websites are designed, is there thought being applied to those students who may have accessibility challenges? Students with learning disabilities (LDs) are not the only students who may have difficulty accessing online content, so it is good practice to design with accessibility in mind. The LD@school team has put together some background information on why designing accessible classroom websites is important, as well as some simple steps educators can take to ensure they are designing websites that can be easily navigated by everyone.

By LDAOeng|December 13th, 2016|Categories: Educator Supports|Tags: Article, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Choosing Appropriate Assistive Technology for Students with ADHD

Without appropriate accommodations, students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may find themselves at a disadvantage. If these students are then asked to “try harder”, despite making an effort that may already be above and beyond what is expected or necessary for their peers, they may develop anxiety and low self-esteem related to their difficulty in learning.

By LDAOeng|December 8th, 2016|Categories: Dual Diagnosis, Technology|Tags: Article, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Google Docs, Apps and Add-ons for Students with LDs

What are Google Docs, Apps and Add-ons and why should my students with LDs use them? Let’s start with a review of both differentiated instruction (DI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to answer that question.

By LDAOeng|August 30th, 2016|Categories: Technology|Tags: Article, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

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