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.