Direct instruction is a model for teaching that emphasizes well-developed
and carefully planned lessons designed around small step by step learning
increments and clearly defined and prescribed tasks. It is based on the
theory that clear instruction eliminating misinterpretations can greatly
improve and accelerate learning.  Direct instruction implements
collaborative problem-solving, has a hands-on, coaching approach.  This
strategy is effective for actively involving students in knowledge
construction.  If I can touch it, taste it, see it, smell it and do it I can
learn anything.
 
 
Cyd Imel
Executive Director
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington
 <mailto:cimel at ldawa.org> cimel at ldawa.org
16315 NE 87th Street Suite B-4
Redmond, WA. 98052
425-882-0820 ext  #1   
 
 

LDA helps put the pieces together to change lives
 
"What do we live for, if not to make the world less difficult for each
other?"      Mary Ann Evans
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From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Muro, Andres
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:26 AM
To: The Focus on Basics Discussion List
Cc: learningdisabilities at nifl.gov
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 924] Re: [FocusOnBasics 643] Teaching
theUndocumented Learning DisabledAdult
 
A good strategy is for them to talk and write about their personal
experiences, their history, their struggles as immigrants, etc. They have
fascinating stories to tell. Take a look at:
 
http://bordersenses.com/memorias
 
The above collections have been written by immigrant students. Click on the
books on the right hand side to see the stories and poems. While they are
written in Spanish, some have been translated. 
 
Andres
 
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From: focusonbasics-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:focusonbasics-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of rhonda hammons
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 2:00 PM
To: focusonbasics at nifl.gov
Cc: learningdisabilities at nifl.gov
Subject: [FocusOnBasics 643] Teaching the Undocumented Learning
DisabledAdult
 
 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: rhonda hammons <mailto:rhondahammons1 at msn.com>  
To: focusonbasics at nifl.gov 
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 12:32 PM
 
Hello, everyone.
 
Some of my fellow correctional educators and I are participating in a class
on teaching the adult correctional (prison) student.  We have identified a
question in our studies that we would like for the members of the list serve
to help us answer.
 
"What instructional strategies have been found effective or are being
experimented with in teaching the undocumented adult special education
learner in such areas as: reintegration skills, retention skills, or general
study skills?"
 
Our students are incarcerated in correctional facilities throughout the
central United States.  We welcome any idea, comment or encouragement that
the participants in the list serve may be able to direct to us.
 
Thank you,
Rhonda Hammons
Rhondahammons1 at msn.com
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