30 Ideas for Teaching Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Leah Davies, M.Ed. By Leah Davies, M.Ed.
The following list may assist teachers who work with ADHD students. For an overview of this disorder see, "Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children. " 1. Understand the struggle a student with ADHD has and provide an ordered, safe, predictable classroom environment. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ticket To Read® MeeGenius! Educators Evaluate Learning Benefits of iPad. Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything - Home Page.
Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology. What is Universal Design for Learning? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching, learning, curriculum development and assessment that uses new technologies to respond to a variety of individual learner differences. IDEA 2004 defines Universal design using the same definition as the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 3002.( “The term 'universal design' means a concept or philosophy for designing and delivering products and services that are usable by people with the widest possible range of functional capabilities, which include products and services that are directly accessible (without requiring assistive technologies) and products and services that are interoperable with assistive technologies.” (Section 3(19)of Assistive Technology Act as amended in 2004 UDL does not eliminate the need for assistive technology.
Online Tool Kits, Articles, Books Universal Design for Learning: Policy Challenges and Recommendations (2009, April) . (2008, August). UDL Toolkits: Teaching Every Student. The Planning for All Learners (PAL) process builds upon two prerequisites: A basic understanding of Universal Design for Learning, andCommitment of participating educators to make the curriculum and learning accessible for all learners.
The PAL process begins with the formation of the PAL team, comprised of general education and special education teachers and other appropriate educational specialists at one grade level or with a content specific focus. The team meets regularly during the school year to focus on the foundation of instruction — the curriculum. Identification of a strong team facilitator, responsible for scheduling meetings and agenda, providing and/or facilitating "just in time" support, and actively promoting a growing PAL initiative, is essential to the success of the PAL team. The work of the PAL team must always be aligned with local district and school initiatives, and is guided by state and local curriculum standards. TeachEvaluate lesson/unitRevise lesson/unit. UDL Lesson Plan Instructions. Instructions The Dilemma How can I teach grade-level standards to all students in general education, regardless of exceptionality?
How do I assess and grade them? How do I keep students who already know the skill challenged? How do I follow President Bush’s mandate and leave no child behind without watering down the curriculum? How can I maintain high expectations for all students? The Answer Make learning accessible for all students by universal design for learning. Using the Lesson Plan for Universal Design Keep in mind! The UDL lesson plan is NOT a daily lesson plan. Standards Locate the standards from your State Department of Education website. Plan a schedule for covering the standards during the school year.
Use a theme approach for covering the standards when possible. Co-plan with gifted and special educators to see how IEP and enrichment objectives for particular students can be addressed by the standards. Specific Behavioral Objectives Be careful! Big Ideas Essential Questions Transition. Advocacy. National Center On Universal Design for Learning.