Some students need explicit coaching in how to react to feedback, think about what they can do differently, and try again. How to Apply It! 1) A trusted adult is the best person to help a student learn to take feedback constructively. For older students, ... View More
Support students who have difficulty with flexible thinking or novel situations so they know how to adapt rather than getting upset, anxious, or just doing what they would have done in the past. How to Apply It! 1) When presenting a new task or instruction... View More
Visual aides, pictures and color-coding on instructions or planners provide added reinforcement, especially for students with weaker executive functions. How to Apply It! 1) For younger students, provide pictures along with written instructions for multi-s... View More
Help students who struggle with transitions by giving them the extra time and support they need to handle any frustration or disappointment until they learn how to effectively handle transitions on their own. How to Apply It! 1) Manage expectations. Studen... View More
Teach using multiple modes (seeing, hearing, touching, creating) to help all students, but particularly those with weaknesses, learn and remember more easily. How to Apply It! 1) Keep in mind that most content presentation is still traditionally verbal: lec... View More
Students with strong memory skills might benefit from memorizing more than is required so they can use their energy for more complex reasoning tasks. How to Apply It! 1) The more information you have memorized, the easier it will be to draw on and apply th... View More
Students can create a personalized dictionary of unfamiliar words they encounter while reading, during homework, in conversation, etc. so they can be sure to remember the words through multiple exposures. How to Apply It! 1) Use a journal, notebook or even... View More
Given the direct correlation between vocabulary and comprehension, it is important that students receive formal and ongoing vocabulary development if their vocabulary or comprehension is not at grade level. How to Apply It! 1) It is estimated that students... View More