Another Look at Low-Stakes Testing By: Marc Helgesen I read with interest Stephen M. Ryan’s article on Low-Stakes Testing in the Sept. Think Tank. I do something similar in my
Category: October 2024 — Neurodiversity
Quick Guide to Recognizing and Dealing with Learning Disabilities
Quick Guide to Recognizing and Dealing with Learning Disabilities Compiled By: Curtis Kelly From the teacher’s perspective, learning disabilities range from those that are well-known, like dyslexia, autism, and ADHD,
Barrier-Free Classrooms: The Road to Change and Ideas for Your Classes
Barrier-Free Classrooms: The Road to Change and Ideas for Your Classes By: Alexandra Burke This is a story of massive educational change in Japan, which has the concept of equity
Parents Can Play a Critical Role for Neurodivergent Students Transitioning to College
Parents Can Play a Critical Role for Neurodivergent Students Transitioning to College By: Scott Bellman & Eric H. Chudler The last decade has seen an increasing shift away from deficit-based
Building My ADHD Toolbox: A Review of How to ADHD
Building My ADHD Toolbox: A Review of How to ADHD By: Julia Daley When my copy of Jessica McCabe’s How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your Brain
Universal Design for Learning and Introverts in a Language Classroom
Universal Design for Learning and Introverts in a Language Classroom By: Heather McCulloch Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that emphasizes the importance of creating flexible learning environments
Cultivating a More Inclusive Learning Environment for Neurodiverse EIL Students
Cultivating a More Inclusive Learning Environment for Neurodiverse EIL Students By: Sean H. Toland Many people erroneously assume that a typical Japanese university English as an international language (EIL) classroom
Supporting Neurodivergent Learners through Cognitive Processing Awareness
Supporting Neurodivergent Learners through Cognitive Processing Awareness By: Hannah M Grossman, PhD The concept of neurodiversity has transformed how we understand the varied cognitive experiences of learners. Neurodivergence refers to