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References
- Search Database. (n.d.). Retrieved February 04, 2017, from http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entry/A10075
- Strategies for Students with ADHD. (2014, October 03). Retrieved February 04, 2017, from https://www.education.com/reference/article/add-adhd-strategies-tips/
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Katie
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Learning Profile
- Middle ELL
- Undiagnosed ADHD
- Visual and Auditory learner
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Interests
- Solving the Rubix cube
- Talking and hanging out with friends
- Shopping
- Sports, particularly soccer and volleyball
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Readiness Level
- Average score in English but high in Social Studies
- Reluctant to participate in class due to low self confidence in English
- Highly social with peers
- Occasionally requires extra time on English assignments
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Teaching Strategies
- Selective seating close to the teacher
- Slow clear speech with visuals for any instructions
- Quiet working space
- Give good praise, and feedback with high expectations
- Class buddy to help and demonstrate behavior or work ethic
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Technology Strategy
- Prerecord lesson instructions and provide headphones so she can listen again for better understanding at her own pace
- Use a timer for class activities, but allow extra time if needed
- Class dojo or similar tool to give praise
- Use videos with native language subtitles to show cultural differences
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Tony
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Learning Profile
- Kinesthetic learner
- Works well in groups
- High ELL and advanced student
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Interests
- Soccer
- Writing
- Video Games and anime
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Readiness Level
- Tony is advanced in English and Social Studies
- Finishes most assignments early
- Enthusiastic participation in class
- Excellent social and communication skills
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Teaching Strategies
- Use Group Activities putting him in a leadership role. He can help lower students and be in a position to purse his own ideas with group assistance.
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Present a writing or artistic activity which can allow him to create and use his own ideas.
- Example: poster with pictures and writing of two different cultures and differences between them
- Example: use extra assignment to ask him to identify cultural differences between his own interests and a student from another country.
- Have additional reading and stories available for him if he finishes his work early.
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Technology Strategy
- Class dojo or similar tool to give feedback
- Require the use of webtools like infogram or Prezi when creating assignments
- Create email pen pal assignment to communicate with a student of a different culture