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Instead of a list of don’ts, have a list of dos.

Without adequate planning, LDs such as ADD and ADHD can lead to behavioural difficulties in the classroom. A list of positive ground rules can mitigate any such problems by fostering a ‘lead by example’ atmosphere in the classroom.

Examples of positive ground rules include:

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  The class is a team, not a group of individuals
  
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  Cooperate with other class members
  
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  Listen to others and wait your turn to speak
  
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  Treat others with respect and they will reciprocate
  
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  Sharing is caring – help your study buddy and let them help you
  
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  Praise the achievements of your classmates and help them out when they need support
  

5. Reduce possible distractions

Many students with LDs are particularly vulnerable to distractions. By reducing or eliminating noise and any other distracting elements in the classroom, language exercises will be more effective.

6. Create a ‘study buddy’ system

By partnering students together in a ‘study buddy’ style system, LD students can benefit from working with others, which can help build a cohesive classroom

environment. Furthermore, having students in pairs can help with talking and writing
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exercises. Each student can offer the other feedback on talking and also proofreading for writing tasks.

7. Offer proofreading help to dyslexic students

Dyslexic students can find reading and correcting their own writing difficult. By offering proofreading help this can give them more confidence and freedom to write their ideas fully without the fear of wondering if their grammar is as polished as other students.

7. Stimulate all of the senses for learning

A multi-sensory teaching approach will allow LD students to better substitute for the channels that they may find difficulty learning by. For example, instead of silent reading sessions, have text read out loud and utilise visual and kinaesthetic aids.

Final thoughts

LD students can learn English as effectively as anyone in the classroom if proper provisions are made. These suggested teaching strategies can, in fact, benefit the entire classroom as a whole and help ensure that LD students are given all the support needed to reach their fullest potential