Teaching Diverse Learners
Special Needs
A broad range of physical, mental, social, and behavioral challenges that impact learning.
Self-Paced Learning
A form of learning that allows students to move to the next learning task as soon as they master the previous one. Students progress at individual rates, rather than a class
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
A written educational plan developed for a specific student with disabilities
Learning Diversity
Differences in learning based abilities, interest, or experiences.
Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner's theory that individuals have a broad range of types of intelligence, each to a different degree.
Auditory Learners
People who learn best by hearing or listening to information.
Kinesthetic -Tactile Learners
People who learn best by performing hands-on or physical activities.
Visual Learners
People who learn best if information is presented in a way they can see it.
Learning Styles
Preferred methods of absorbing and processing information
Pull-Out Programs
Programs that allow students to leave a regular classroom for certain periods of they day for additional instruction to meet their particular needs.
Magnet Schools
Schools designed to emphasize a particular subject area or area of talent and attract qualifies students from throughout the school distract.
Exceptional Learners
Students who are gifted, talented, or have special needs, such as a disability, and need, or can benefit from, programs matched to their abilities and potential.
