Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” For instance, in 2019, 6.2% of Canadian undergraduate students and 2.4%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” For instance, in 2019, 6.2% of Canadian undergraduate students and 2.4%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Challenges are present daily in schools, and students with specific learning disabilities experience many different challenges in addition to those a general learner faces. Deaf and hard of hearing students can find themselves in learning environments that are not conducive to their needs, therefore, creating a struggle in learning.

Disabilities 81

Disabilities Students Language Languages 81

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Part 2: Why Enjoyment Enhances Education The idea that learning must be serious to be effective is outdated. When students find joy in learning: Their attention spans increase They retain more information They develop a growth-oriented mindset Enjoyment stimulates positive emotions, which, in turn, activate the brains reward system. .”

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Gamification Schools Learning 52

Lab to Class

JANUARY 3, 2024

This time should feel more relaxing for students than the more structured table time where they need to be in place to participate in the activity.  Teachers should not fret or consider themselves failures if students take a while to quiet down as this is something they are still learning! Maksimenko, V., Nedaivozov, V.,

Teaching 52

Teaching Teachers Activities Reading 52

Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

When higher education policies reverted to in-person learning, many professors also stopped using Zoom as a learning modality. doctor's appointment, university obligation, learning disability, etc.). Zoom etiquette (dress, backgrounds, participation, etc.) is discussed on the first day of class.

Disabilities 52

Disabilities Exams Instructors Syllabus 52

Cal Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

A heartbreaking change for one student As a low-income student with a learning disability and the first in his family to attend college, J knew he needed help navigating Oxnard College, a community college in Ventura County. CalMatters has agreed to withhold his name because he fears drawing attention to his legal status.

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Counselling Students Learning Disabilities Disabilities 113