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Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students With Learning Difficulties: What Works and What Doesn't

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Teaching reading comprehension to students with learning difficulties can be a challenge, but it is one that can be met with the right tools and strategies. This article will provide you with an overview of what works and what doesn't when teaching reading comprehension to students with learning difficulties.

What Works

Use multisensory activities. Students with learning difficulties often learn best when they are able to use multiple senses to engage with the material. This means that you should use a variety of activities that involve sight, sound, touch, and movement.
Break down tasks into smaller steps. Students with learning difficulties may have difficulty understanding complex tasks. To help them, break down tasks into smaller, more manageable steps.
Provide clear and specific instructions. Students with learning difficulties may need more specific and detailed instructions than other students. Make sure that your instructions are clear and easy to follow.
Provide scaffolding. Scaffolding is a type of support that helps students to complete tasks that they would not be able to complete on their own. This can include providing them with models, prompts, or other forms of assistance.
Use positive reinforcement. Students with learning difficulties may need more positive reinforcement than other students. This can help them to stay motivated and to feel good about their progress.

What Doesn't Work

Using a one-size-fits-all approach. Every student is different, and what works for one student may not work for another. It is important to tailor your teaching to the individual needs of each student.
Focusing on punishment. Punishment can be ineffective and harmful for students with learning difficulties. Instead, focus on providing positive reinforcement and support.
Giving up. Teaching students with learning difficulties can be challenging, but it is important to remember that all students can learn. With the right tools and strategies, you can help your students to succeed.

Teaching reading comprehension to students with learning difficulties can be a challenge, but it is one that can be met with the right tools and strategies. By using multisensory activities, breaking down tasks into smaller steps, providing clear and specific instructions, providing scaffolding, and using positive reinforcement, you can help your students to succeed.

Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties, 2/E (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)

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