10 - individual differences Flashcards
1
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learning disability - definition
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umbrella term used to describe a student who doesn’t learn in the mainstream way
impairment that interferes with the student’s academic performance
2
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main attributes adhd
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- both psychiatric and neurobehavioural
- difficulties with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness
- 3x more common in boys
- overdiagnosis
3
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common types of learning disabilities
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- dysgraphia
- dyscalculia
- dyslexia
- adhd
4
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main attributions - asperger
i would never say this word
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- part of asd
- unusual communication style
- problem with social skills
- obsession with certain topics
- oversensitivity
5
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renzulli three ring model
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- creativity
- intelligence
- task commitment
- = gifted behaviour
6
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learning styles
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visual learners
auditory learners
read/write learners
kinesthetic/tactile learners
7
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teaching children with adhd
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- academic instruction: emphasise physical and athletic abilities
- classroom accommodations: difficult subjects in the morning, when attention span is maximised, minimised distractions
- behavioural interventions
8
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learning disabilities in classroom
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- accommodation
- modification
