Questions:
1. What classic symptoms of a learning disability does Nathan exhibit?
Nathan exhibits the loss of attention in class, as well as can answer the questions correctly but does not complete tests, or turn in homework.
2. What accommodations has Nathan received in the past?
He was put into a resource class because of a learning disability and put on drugs to help me not be so hyperactive. He did not like these drugs because they would make him sleepy and does not want to be put on them again. Him and his family do not want to pull him out into another resource class.
3. What strategies would you recommend to help Nathan work with his learning disability? Why?
- I would have him put together a homework folder, in which his parents would make sure that his homework is in there, and Nathan would hand it to Ms. Cecere at the beggining of each day. That way he is making sure to turn in his homework and everyone is there to support him.
- Communications between the teacher and parents to say exactly what is due the next day, as well as assignments that are due later, as well as communicating behaviors and instructions in class.
- I would ask for the help of an aid when we have tests to help Nathan keep on track and finish his tests. As for every day work I would assign him a partner that they could work together, giving him a boost to keep working and staying on task.
4. Is Nathan experiencing a cultural mismatch? Justify your response with examples from the case study.
No because Nathans parents have the expectation that he is doing his homework and turning it in. That is the same expectation that Ms. Cecere has for Nathan. Because they have the same expectations of Nathan, then it is not a cultural mismatch.
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