Ways to Reach More Students

Build on student strengths; teach to a variety of intelligences and abilities

Respect different types of thinking processes, different ways of attending (taking in informa-tion), explaining and experiencing the world. (Think beyond uniformity; your own style.)

Allow students to learn or demonstrate knowledge in ways that are natural for them.

Provide a comfortable physical environment (light, heat, seating, etc.)

Allow for movement (stretching, chewing, walking, etc.), talking and social interaction.

Use a variety of instructional and assessment techniques; integrating curricular areas.

Minimize or eliminate fear-based interaction, instructional and discipline strategies

The "Ideal" Student: Kids for whom traditional classrooms are ideally suited (and why so many non-traditional learners struggle in these instructional environments).

Multiple Intelligences

ADHD Look-Alike Conditions

Working With Different Sensory/Modality
Strengths and Limitations

Water and the Body