Educational Diagnosis
The ethical dilemma of diagnosing a learner with a disability when there are other alternatives for support

esnik (2011) defines ethics as "norms for conduct that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior." As in research, participants have data source rights, so too in teaching/education do students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff have legal rights that should be observed and respected in the course of ethical adherence. These rights include all Constitutional rights, as Bonauto (2008) points out. Thus, students have the right to attend school in safety, without facing harassment or discrimination, and have the right to equal access under the Equal Access Act, which is a further identification of the student's right of protection against discrimination. Teachers also possess the right of non-discrimination and enjoy the right to free speech. Teachers also have something called "academic freedom" according to Hosford v. School Committee of Sandwich, which vied that "a 'no-nonsense'…...

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Bonauto, M. (2008). The legal rights of public school students and teachers in Massachusetts. Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders: 1-26.

Bournot-Trites, M., Belanger, J. (2005). Ethical dilemmas facing action researchers. The Journal of Educational Thought, 39(2), 197-215.

Colorado Department of Education. (2011). Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities. Retrieved from https://www.cde.state.co.us/sites/default/files/documents/cdesped/download/pdf/sld_guidelines.pdf

Dewey, J. (2013). The School and Society and the Child and the Curriculum. IL:

Canada Public Policy: ADHD and Education
Canadian Public Policy, Education Learning disability A.D.H.D

Struggle by Human ights Groups and Parents

Public Policy Canada: An Overview

Policy Implications

It has been estimated that almost five percent of School aged children out of population of 2.1 Million in Ontario are suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Contrasting other disabilities like autism or learning disabilities the ADHD was not in the special education previously. The students with ADHD were not included in the special education policy and thus the students and parents were suffering as they could not get the necessary interventions at School suggested by the doctor. (Andrea Golden, 2012)

ecently Education Minister of Ontario has announced to accommodate the students with ADHD and thus relaxed the parents as previously parents were spending from their pockets on theirs children with ADHD. A memorandum has been posted on the Ministry of Education website in the name of School…...

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Andrea Golden. (2012) Students with ADHD have legal right to supports in school Accessed online at   -- students-with-adhd-have-legal-right-to-supports-in-school?bn=1http://www.thestar.com/living/article/1112930 

Castellanos, X.F. And Tannock, R. (2002). Neuroscience of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: The search for endophenotypes. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 3, 617-628.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Constitution Act, 1982, being Schedule B. To the Canada Act 1982 (U.K.), 1982, c. 11. Ottawa, ON. Government of Canada.

Dryer, R., Kiernan, M.J., and Tyson, G.A. (2006). Implicit theories of the characteristics and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder held by parents and professionals in the psychological, educational, medical and allied health fields. Australian Journal of Psychology, 58, 79-92

Learning Disability Student ESL
There is an urgent necessity to help reading-disabled pupils read, since weak reading skills are linked to serious consequences. Children who fail at reading properly will be prone to dropping out of school and facing pervasive scholastic issues. To add to this scenario's urgency, standard instruction does not aid most pupils who fail to grasp adequate reading skills during their early elementary years even till they complete school. Further, premature basic reading issues often lead to limited time devoted to text reading, on account of which decoding issues can ultimately grow into a generalized deficiency in reading marked by poor proficiency, general knowledge and vocabulary, which further impair reading comprehension in pupils (Otaiba & Denton, 2015). eading/writing issues resemble dyslexia symptoms. That is, dyslexics can't be told apart from pupils suffering from general reading issues. The present age recognizes literacy skills and considers them crucial to…...

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Born, M., & Curtis, R. (2013). (Re)Discovering Retrospective Miscue Analysis: An Action Research Exploration using Recorded Readings to Improve Third-grade Students Reading Fluency. i.e.: inquiry in education.

Bus, A., Takacs, Z., & Kegal, C. (2015). Affordances and limitations of electronic storybooks for young children's emergent literacy. Developmental Review - Elsevier, 79-97.

Connor, C., Alberto, P., Compton, D., & O'Connor, R. (2014). Improving Reading Outcomes for Students with or at Risk for Reading Disabilities. Natioanl Center for Special Education Research - U.S. Department of Education.

Hamilton, S., & Glascoe, F. (2016). Evaluation of Children with Reading Difficulties. Retrieved from American Familyt Pysician:  http://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/1215/p2079.html

Teaching Historical Events to Student With Disabilities
Our perspective of the concept of the passing of time and our place in the history of the world is important to us towards our growth and evolution. Lacking a sense of time and space, one is prone to be disconnected with the universe. While it can be frightening to be trapped in a moment in time and not be cognizant of the position in space you occupy, it is the experience people classified to have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) go through (Tony Jones, 2013). Adolescents who have learning disabilities (LD) face a number of challenges with the strict application of Common Core State Standards for literacy when considering subjects such as social studies and history. Besides the challenges they have with reading, students with LD are required to take part in reasoning and thinking at a high level. For teachers to…...

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References

Candy Bear, & Cheryl Mason Bolick. (2013). Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: Pearson.

Carole Boudreau, Anne Rodrigue, Veronique Parent, Julie Myre-Bisaillon, & Annick Tremblay-Bouchard. (2014). Teaching History to High School Students with LDs: Pedagogical Considerations & Strategies. LD School.

Janis A. Bulgren, Patricia Sampson Graner, & Donald D. Deshler. (2013). Literacy Challenges and Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities in Social Studies and History. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 17-27.

Tony Jones. (2013). History for Individuals Experiencing Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. Nottinghamshire: Talksense.

deficits of students with mathematics disabilities?
Mathematical skills are definitely just as crucial as literacy and reading skills when it comes to succeeding at school and beyond. Of late, researchers and policymakers have focused considerably on reading; the latter's attention was manifest in the 2001 No Child Left ehind (NCL) Act. While reading deficiencies are commonly believed to be one among the main characteristics of learning-disabled pupils, mathematical disabilities pose an issue just as serious as reading in case of several learning-disabled pupils and might, in fact, be just as common as reading deficits.

Although cognitive skills (including intelligence quotient), educational experience, drive, etc. might challenge mathematical ability development, a major probable barrier is DD or Developmental Dyscalculia, a numeracy-specific developmental learning problem impacting roughly three to six percent of persons' school-level mathematical skill acquisition (Price, 2013). DD-related studies have revealed a broad array of mathematical skill-related behavioral deficiencies. ut researchers…...

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MCUE. (2008). Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Strategies. New York: New York University.

Morin, A. (2014, March 10). Understanding Dyscalculia. Retrieved from Understood.org:  https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/understanding-dyscalculia 

NASET. (2014). Characteristics of Children with Learning Disabilities. National Association of Special Education Teachers.

O'Connell, T., Freed, G., & Rothberg, M. (2010). Using Apple Technology to Support Learning for Students with Sensory and Learning Disabilities. WGBH Educational, 9.

Foundations
Do you think this student might have a learning disability? Why or why not?

learning disability is referred to as affecting acquisition, organization, retention, and understanding of information, both verbal and nonverbal, as gauged from perceiving, thinking, remembering, or learning. The student understands information, memorizes information, understands science concepts, and has fairly good math skills.

ADHD

Do you think this student might have ADHD? Why or why not?

ADHD is defined through three main groups of symptoms; inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Inattention; the student has messy writing, lacks focus -- struggles to read class materials, and forgets to complete homework. Hyperactivity; the student has difficulty staying at his desk, and is very talkative in class. Impulsivity; has difficulty following rules, and talks out inappropriately without raising his hand.

What assessment tools would be used to determine whether or not this student has ADHD?

There is not an established criterion for the diagnosis of ADHD (Danielson, 2015).…...

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References

Danielson, M. (2015, October). "The Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD Among Children in Foster Care Using Medicaid Claims Data, 2011." In 2015 AAP National Conference and Exhibition. American Academy of Pediatrics.

Siu, A. L. (2015). Screening for speech and language delay and disorders in children aged 5 years or younger: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Pediatrics, 136(2), e474-e481.

Improve Mathematic Performance for Children With Learning Difficulties, and Their Effectiveness
One of the basic requirements in life is to have an adequate aptitude in mathematics as this is crucial in carrying out everyday actions which includes drawing up a budget for time and finances, playing with numbers and checking the time. Apart from these, proper knowledge of mathematics helps promote lasting cognitive, workplace, scholastic and body-related well-being and all these combine to boost the economic standing of nations. From previous studies, it has been established that about a fifth of scholars have poor skills with numbers and a range of 4 to 14% have been diagnosed with problems in learning mathematics, with the range due to selected methods of grouping (Furlong et al., 2016). (For this paper, the word 'students' means kids below the age of eighteen who currently attend mathematics classes in a recognized school). With variations due…...

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Codding, R.S., Burns, M.K. & Lukito, G. (2011). Meta-analysis of mathematic basic-fact fluency interventions: a component analysis. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice 26(1):36-47. DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-5826.2010.00323.x

Fischer, U., Moeller, K., Cress, U. & Nuerk, H-C. (2013). Interventions supporting children's mathematics school success: a meta-analytic review. European Psychologist 18(2):89-113. DOI: 10.1027/1016-9040/a000141

Furlong, M., McLoughlin, F., McGilloway, S. & Geary, D. (2016). Interventions to improve mathematical performance for children with mathematical learning difficulties (MLD) (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD012130. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012130.

Gersten, R., Chard, D.J., Jayanthi, M., Baker, S.K., Murphy, P. & Flojo, J. (2009). Mathematics instruction for students with learning disabilities: a meta-analysis of instructional components. Review of Educational Research 79(3):1202-42.

curriculum models used in early childhood education programs.
The main curriculum models utilized in ECD programs for children with disabilities include behavioral, cognitive and combination models.

Developmental Model:

This model has an enrichment curriculum that focuses on developing all areas of a child's development -- emotional, social, language, cognitive and physical development. The model is informed by the belief that under the right conditions, a child's inner motivation to learn will rekindle and develop.

Cognitive Model:

Piaget's works influence most of the available cognitive-leaning models. A big area of focus is children's development of thinking and cognitive abilities. The various stages a child goes through during cognitive development are the basis for the design of instructional procedures and activities. The thinking skills to be developed include problem solving, language, concept formation, comprehension, discrimination, and memory.

Behavioral Model:

The basis of the model is concepts drawn from direct instruction and reinforcement theory. The approach utilizes mastery learning,…...

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GreatSchools Staff. Assistive technology for kids with LD: An overview. 20 May 2015. Online. 30 November 2016.

The Understood Team. Assistive Technology for Reading. 2016. 30 November 2016.

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The Understood Team,. Assistive Technology for Math. 2016. 30 November 2016.

Improve Mathematic Performance for Children With Learning Difficulties and Their Effectiveness
Students with learning disabilities face several problems. More often than not, these students advanced approximately one academic year for every two academic years they attended school. Strategies employed by teachers can have a major impact on enhancing this particular performance in all levels of schooling. The lack of comprehensive strategies and interventions students with mathematics disabilities end up considerably lagging behind compared to their peers. Statistics indicated that approximately 25% to 35% of students experience difficulty with math knowledge and application skills. Moreover, 5 to 8% of all students in school have such considerable deficits that influence their capability to solve computation problems (Sayeski and Paulsen, 2010). In accordance to Hott et al. (2014), strategy training has been beneficial to students with learning disability when learning math conceptions and practices. As presented in the article one of the strategies…...

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de Boer, H., Donker-Bergstra, A. S., & Konstons, D. D. N. M. (2012). Effective strategies for self-regulated learning: A meta-analysis. Gronings Instituut voor Onderzoek van Onderwijs, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen.

Hott, B. L., Isbell, L., & Oettinger, T. (2014). Strategies and Interventions to Support Students with Mathematics Disabilities. Council for Learning Disabilities.

Maag, J. W., Reid, R., & DiGangi, S. A. (1993). DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF SELF-MONITORING ATTENTION, ACCURACY, AND PRODUCTIVITY. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26(3), 329-344.

Mercer, C. D., Mercer, A. R., & Pullen, P. C. (2011). Teaching students with learning problems (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Long-Term Effects of Social Promotion on Student and Teacher
There is a problem in an urban elementary school in Eastern New York. This problem specifically is the social promotion of fifth grade students. Currently, nothing is being done to address the issue of social promotion which is supported by state education policies that benefits from children being passed to the next grade level. There is a lack of training for teachers who teach students who are at risk learners. Teaching at risk learners is one of the areas that require high quality teachers to enhance learner outcomes. However, at risk learners have teachers who are not adequately trained to meet the standards of effective teaching to meet their needs (Grant, Stronge & Popp, 2008). The current educational system/framework does not align such learners with expert teachers, but with average teachers with inadequate training, average skills, and less experience (Grant, Stronge…...

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Aldridge, J. & Goldman, R. (2014, May 7). Current issues and trends in education (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.

Education Week. (2004, August 4). Social Promotion. Retrieved December 22, 2016, from https://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/social-promotion/

Grant, L., Stronge, J.H. & Popp, P. (2008, May). Effective Teaching and At-Risk/Highly Mobile Students: What Do Award-Winning Teachers Do? Retrieved from Sonoma State University website:  http://www.sonoma.edu/TRIO-training/research/homeless/mobile.pdf 

Hernandez-Tutop, J. (2012, May). Social Promotion or Grade Repetition: What's Best for the 21st Century Student. Retrieved from Institute of Education Sciences website:  http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED532287.pdf

Specifically, the parents want their son's teachers to help him not only learn, but to be able to receive instruction from others. So far, they are fairly pleased with the progress that they have seen their son make in the classroom, but wish the teachers could develop more large-group activities and take the time to really make sure their son was a full participant, which they feel would help him to progress socially more than the often individualized instruction he receives.
The difficulty, they acknowledge, is that individualized instruction is how he learns best, and with a class the size of his they understand that the teachers couldn't focus their attention on him during a large group project. Still, they are hopeful that new ideas might come up that will improve his situation even more, and they continue to work closely with the teachers regarding his progress.

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Disorder / impairment Characetristics Teaching Strategy Example

Adults ith Learning Disabilities
It has been estimated (Adult with Learning Disabilities) 1 that 50-80% of the students in Adult Basic Education and literacy programs are affected by learning disabilities (LD). Unfortunately, there has been little research on adults who have learning disabilities, leaving literacy practitioners with limited information on the unique manifestations of learning disabilities in adults.

One of the major goals of the (Adult with Learning Disabilities) 1 National

Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center (National ALLD Center) is to raise awareness among literacy practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and adult learners about the nature of learning disabilities and their impact on the provision of literacy services. This fact sheet provides: a definition of learning disabilities in adults; a list of common elements found in many useful LD definitions; and a list of areas in which LD may affect life situations of adults.

Background

In 1963, the term "learning disability" (Adult with Learning Disabilities)…...

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Author Unkown. Adult with Learning Disabilities

http://www.niwl.org/nalldc/ALLDissues.html

Corley, Mary Ann & Taymans, Juliana M. Adults with Learning Disabilities:A Review of Literature

 http://www.josseybass.com/cda/cover/0,0787960624%7Cexcerpt,00.pdf

Lesson for Children With Learning Disabilities
Developing a Lesson for Children with Learning Disabilities

Learning disability is a term misused severally. In essence, it applies to students who have different learning challenges. Most people associate learning disability to the development of a child, thus assuming that it is a short-term condition and disappears as the person matures. The accepted definition, provided by the National Adult Literacy and Learning Disability Center states that; learning disability is generic and refers to a composite group of disorders that become evident in the person; through observing that they have challenges in the acquisition and use of speaking, listening, reading, reasoning and execution of mathematical concepts, as well as, understanding social skills. As teachers process the learning procedure in class, they encounter various children with varied challenges, which constitute the learning disorders (Aster & Shalev, 2007). Thus, they have the obligation to accommodate those children in their…...

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Aster, M.G. v., M.D., & Shalev, R.S., M.D. (2007). Number development and developmental dyscalculia. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 49(11), 868-73. Retrieved

from  http://search.proquest.com/docview/195615058?accountid=458 

Canizares, D.C., Crespo, V.R., & Alemany, E.G. (2012). Symbolic and non-symbolic number magnitude processing in children with developmental dyscalculia. The Spanish Journal

of Psychology, 15(3), 952-66. Retrieved from  http://search.proquest.com/docview/1439791245?accountid=458

Inclusion of Disabilities in the Classroom
During the later years of the 20th century and the start of the new millennium, it has become abundantly clear that we are living in an increasingly diverse world. Indeed, the diversity of the world has increased not only in terms of race and nationality, but also in terms of ability and aptitude. So recognized have these differences become that that accommodations have been made for them in work, educational, and social settings. The same is true for persons with learning disabilities, or LD. Although there has been much controversy around including such children in general education settings, the trend has been to opt for this choice rather than excluding them from the general education classroom. Interestingly, studies such as the one by McLesky and Waldron have proved that such an idea may indeed be worth the considerable time and money involved in setting up…...

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Lauchlan, F. And Boyle, C. (2007). Is the use of labels in special education helpful? Support for Learning. 22(1).

McLeskey, J. And Waldron, N.L. (2011, Apr.). Full inclusion programs for elementary students with learning disabilities: Can they meet student needs in an era of high stakes accountability? Council for Exceptional Children Convention.

Specific Learning Disability DyslexiaDyslexia is known as a reading disability. It is a learning disability that hinders reading and other language-based processing skills (Muktamath et al., 2021). Dyslexia accounts for around 80 percent of all learning disabilities, thus, considered the most common. It can hinder reading comprehension, recall, spelling, decoding, and reading fluency; in some cases, speech can exist together with other linked disorders (Shaywitz & Shaywitz, 2020). In some instances, Dyslexia is referred to as a language-based learning disability. Nonetheless, severity varies from one individual to the other.Dyslexia is a word that originated from Greek, and it means impaired. Dyslexia as a specific learning disability originates neurobiologically and is characterized by poor spelling, inaccurate word recognition, and poor decoding abilities (Muktamath et al., 2021). Such challenges are usually triggered by a deficit in the phonological aspect of language.According to research findings, reading impairments are believed to be initiated by…...

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In conclusion, recognizing and addressing the various motivational factors in children with learning disabilities is essential for their academic success and overall well-being. This research paper has highlighted the significance of intrinsic motivation in supporting children with LD, emphasizing the role of autonomy, supportive environments, and individualized educational approaches in fostering their engagement and achievement. By implementing personalized strategies and interventions tailored to the specific needs of these students, educators, parents, and professionals can make a significant difference in enhancing their motivation, self-esteem, and academic performance. Through a combination of understanding the neurological basis of motivation, creating inclusive learning environments,....

Drivers of Out-of-Area Placements for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs

Introduction

Out-of-area placements (OAPs) occur when individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs are placed in residential or support services outside their local authority area. This can have significant implications for the individual, their family, and the wider community. This literature review examines the evidence regarding factors driving OAPs for adults with complex needs.

Factors Driving OAPs

1. Lack of Suitable Local Services

A primary driver of OAPs is the limited availability of appropriate services within the individual's local authority area. This can include specialized residential care, day support programs, and therapeutic interventions.....

Reading assessments can provide valuable insights into a student's reading abilities, including their strengths and weaknesses. By analyzing the results of these assessments, educators can identify specific areas where a student may need extra support or further development.

For example, a reading assessment may reveal that a student struggles with decoding unfamiliar words, indicating that they may benefit from phonics instruction. Alternatively, the assessment may show that a student has a limited vocabulary, suggesting that they would benefit from instruction in vocabulary development.

By pinpointing these specific areas of growth and improvement, educators can tailor their instruction to meet the....

Social Isolation and Individuals with Disabilities: A Literary Exploration

Introduction

Individuals with disabilities often face significant barriers to social participation and inclusion. Social isolation, a state of limited social contact and support, can have profound consequences for their well-being and life experiences. Literature provides a valuable lens through which to explore the impact of social isolation on individuals with disabilities and offers insights into its complexities.

The Portrayal of Social Isolation in Literature

1. Isolation as a Barrier to Inclusion

Literary works depict social isolation as a formidable obstacle for individuals with disabilities. In Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout Finch, the protagonist, struggles....