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Scott Nancarrow

Teaching Methods for ADHD & LD Kids: Strategies & Idealogies - 0 views

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    (Re: tip #7 - I've always steered clear of using versions of that phrase "work smarter, not harder" around kids, as many interpret that saying as a tacit accusation that they are not smart. That being said, the language in the rest of this article is spot on!)
Jill Bergeron

Don't Ban ChatGPT. Use It as a Teaching Tool (Opinion) - 0 views

  • I can envision all kinds of activities challenging students to use their own voice by replacing nondescript language, creating masterful imagery, and inserting figurative language.
  • If teachers can use ChatGPT to show students how to generate prompts to stimulate their writing, the experience could provide a leg up for students who struggle with idea generation.
  • Once students have made use of these prompts or outline to write something themselves, AI algorithms can also analyze a student’s writing style and provide feedback on grammar, spelling, and structure. One feature of this program can help students revise their writing using better word choice and advanced vocabulary.
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  • Because the bot writes and rewrites so quickly, students can see a number of different ways their writing can improve. It’s up to teachers to take away the computer assistance at the right moment during this process and allow students the time needed to put pen to paper to apply what they’ve learned.
  • It’s important to note that AI is not a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking.
  • AI has the potential to greatly assist students in the essay-writing process. It can help generate ideas, provide feedback on writing style, and even provide templates or outlines. However, it is important to remember that while AI can certainly aid in the writing process, it is ultimately up to the student to come up with their own ideas and arguments for critical thinking—and it’s up to teachers to teach them how. AI can help with the mechanics of writing, but it cannot replace the unique perspective and insights that a human can bring to their work.
Scott Nancarrow

Telling Your Child They Have a Learning Disability Is Critical - 0 views

  • Many parents are afraid that “labeling” a child as having a learning disability will make him feel broken, left out, or less willing to try. In fact, the opposite is true: giving your child an understanding of the nature of his learning disabilities will comfort him — and motivate him to push through his challenges.
  • The knowledge that he has an identifiable, common, measurable, and treatable condition often comes as great comfort to the youngster. Without this information, the child is likely to believe the taunts of his classmates and feel that he indeed is a dummy.
  • If a child does not have a basic understanding of the nature of his learning challenges, it is unlikely that he will be able to sustain his motivation in the classroom.
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  • During these discussions, emphasize her strengths and affinities, and do not simply focus on her weaknesses and difficulties. Express optimism about her development and her future.
  • Remind your child that she can indeed learn, but that she learns in a unique way that requires her to work hard and participate in classes and activities that are different from those of her peers and siblings.
  • Draw on learning struggles and challenges that you faced and outline the strategies you used.
  • Print Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest A parent once called my special education school to request an admissions visit for her and her son, who was struggling mightily in school. She asked a strange question in her initial phone call: “Does the school have any signs or posters displayed that identify the program as a school for kids with learning disabilities?” I asked her why she wished to know this. She replied, “My son doesn’t know that he has a learning disability, and we don’t want him to know.” He knows, Mom. Believe me, he knows.
  • Demystify your child’s daily struggles.
  • Look for and take advantage of teachable moments.
Scott Nancarrow

Good Homework Practices for Students with ADHD or LD - 0 views

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    This one definitely made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. ADDitude definitely has a bad habit of presenting all teachers as the enemy of students with ADHD and all parents as innocent, often passive victims of heartless educators, and this article is a prime example of that. That said, while I disagree with several of these "good homework practices" to be clear, I think it's worth looking over what some are advising out there in some circles.
Scott Nancarrow

Questions to Ask Kids About School: Opening Up with ADHD - 0 views

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    Great items to share with parents during conferences, if that feels appropriate!
Scott Nancarrow

Depression in Teens: Barriers to Mental Health Treatment for Adolescents - 0 views

  • the most common symptom of depression in teens is not sadness but irritability.
  • Experts urge caregivers to err on the side of caution and to seek professional guidance if they feel any concern about suicidality, or depression in general.
  • A psychologist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician should be able to differentiate typical teen moodiness from depression.
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  • “When a teen uses the word ‘fine,’ that is a major tip-off to inquire further,”
  • How To Help Teens Resistant to Treatment
Scott Nancarrow

Executive Functioning: A Teacher's Guide to Helping Students with ADHD - 0 views

  • It is the responsibility of educators to be aware of executive functioning and to create environments that support all students.
  • Educators should also teach executive functioning language to all classroom learners, not just those who show deficits. When educators assist students with identifying their executive functioning strengths and areas of need, they also teach them how to advocate for their own needs in the classroom and beyond.
  • Executive functioning comprises both the skills that involve thinking, or cognition, and skills that involve doing, or behavior. Here’s a breakdown of these skills and how some might look in the classroom:
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  • Educators should strive to create supportive atmospheres and equip their students with tools to independently express their areas of EF need. Educators can use what we call the “Four Tiers of Support” to set up this system in the classroom and beyond. They include: Teaching common EF language Identifying strengths and areas of need Setting up a classroom to support all students Teaching self-advocacy skills
Jill Bergeron

Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children - 0 views

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    "Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children"
Scott Nancarrow

Homework Frustration? After-School Help for Kids with ADHD - 0 views

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    Decent overview of common homework support strategies for parents. Good timing in advance of conferences!
Scott Nancarrow

Behavior Report Card for Better School Performance with ADHD - 0 views

  • Daily report cards are among the most powerful evidence-based tools that educators have to encourage better behavior in students. A strong report card system has a few key elements that make or break its effectiveness.
Scott Nancarrow

Mental health tools that can help middle schoolers get a better perspective | KQED - 0 views

  • Once you bring your child’s thoughts to the surface, teach them how to talk back to their inner critic.
  • The goal is to help them recognize when they’re thinking in extremes and then challenge the thought.
Jill Bergeron

Students: AI is Part of Your World | Harvard Graduate School of Education - 0 views

  • “If anyone can dash off a paper written by AI, perhaps this will push classrooms to revive other ways of communicating knowledge, including project-based learning, Socratic seminars, writing papers with ChatGPT as a starting point where students take on the role of critical editor, and other assessment tools that aren’t so easily hacked,” like video projects and live-action play. “The fastest, cheapest way to ensure the work is done by the student is to use pencil and paper instead of typed papers.”
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