Students can be assisted in the writing process by the use of strategy instruction. A strategy is merely a tool used to complete a task. Cognitive Strategy Instruction is an evidence–based technique with research that supports its effectiveness. Writing development “While students are building the skills they need to advance through the stages of… Read More Dear Teacher, Please Help Me Learn to Write!!
Teaching Writing: Finding the “Right” Adaptations to Make it Happen for Students with Significant Disabilities
Students with significant disabilities can take an interest in writing and begin the early stages of writing when provided with adaptations.Below is a list of emergent writing skills and several links where you will find ideas and adaptations that can assist to “make it happen” for students with significant disabilities. It is often believed… Read More Teaching Writing: Finding the “Right” Adaptations to Make it Happen for Students with Significant Disabilities
More Than an Electronic Pencil
Word prediction software allows the student to type one or two letters and pick from a list of words that will automatically be inserted into the writing. Placement of the word window, color, size and number of choices vary. In this electronic age, it is no surprise that the technologies used with the writing… Read More More Than an Electronic Pencil
