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Kris Stutchbury Post 1

• 4 Feb 2021, 15:47

Activity 3.8: Supporting learners with special needs in the mainstream classroom

State a learning need that you have encountered and tell us how that learner was supported in a mainstream classroom. 

Abdulkadir Ahmad Post 2 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 Feb 2021, 04:55
Most times, i ask the weak learners to come to the front so as to be in...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 14 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 2 Mar 2021, 14:01
Good point Ahmad. That ensures that they don't feel excluded and you are able...
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Mele Aleamotu'a Post 40 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 11 Mar 2021, 08:21
I agree with you Ahmad to start with weak leaners first before the more...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 55 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 20 Mar 2021, 14:43
That is a good point Abudukadil. A brilliant idea to pick that because I...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 57 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 23 Mar 2021, 21:56
That is a good point Abudukadil. A brilliant idea to pick that because I...
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SAKINA Chege Post 69 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 16 May 2021, 12:29
That's a good gesture Ahmad
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KATRICIA Moses Post 3 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 Feb 2021, 22:50
The learning need that I have encounter is where a student that has trouble...
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David Ngatia Post 4 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 Feb 2021, 16:10
The special need I have encountered teaching in the university is when I was...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 20 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 3 Mar 2021, 20:16
Case one Eeh I had a case like yours, David, but the problem I had to solve...
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Oluwaseyi Agunbiade Post 21 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 4 Mar 2021, 07:41
Very good approaches in both cases. Thank you
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David Ngatia Post 22 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 4 Mar 2021, 10:19
Thank you Florence for giving us two real cases of encounter with learners...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 32 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 5 Mar 2021, 14:33
Inspiring contributions Florence. Both cases demonstrate the three principles...
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Ibrahim Sule Post 35 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 7 Mar 2021, 06:48
Very good approaches.
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Ngozi Nwosu Post 37 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 7 Mar 2021, 14:27
Inspiring and commendable contribution. Teacher’s patience, commitment,...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 5 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 Feb 2021, 13:44
Thank you for these really helpful contributions - it is good to have such a...
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Bilkisu Aminu Post 6 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 Feb 2021, 15:26
The learning need I have encountered has to do with having a shy student who...
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Raliat Azeez Post 11 (summarised) in reply to 6

• 1 Mar 2021, 21:02
This is a very good one.
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 15 (summarised) in reply to 6

• 2 Mar 2021, 14:04
This is a good one. Shy students are normally ignored and the bold ones...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 25 (summarised) in reply to 15

• 5 Mar 2021, 07:19
This is a real good one Florence Kamonjo and Aminu. Actually shyness is a...
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Laurette Osaso Post 52 (summarised) in reply to 25

• 18 Mar 2021, 12:24
This is true. I personally would say that I am an introvert and most people...
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Mele Aleamotu'a Post 41 (summarised) in reply to 15

• 11 Mar 2021, 08:30
so true when I was still teaching in the classroom I would think oh yes she...
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Benedicta Tabot Post 65 (summarised) in reply to 6

• 6 Apr 2021, 15:52
It is true, such students can easily be left out in class activities. That...
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Kéké Kossi Agbogan

Kossi Agbogan Post 7 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 Feb 2021, 18:24 • Edited by the author on 27 Feb 2021, 18:26
I encountered a girl in the North part of my country during a survey. This...
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David Ngatia Post 8 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 1 Mar 2021, 15:39
Thank you Bilkisu and Kossi for sharing your encounters and giving solutions....
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Raliat Azeez Post 10 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 1 Mar 2021, 21:01
This is a very good one. I like that kind of intervention.
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Raliat Azeez Post 9 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 Mar 2021, 21:00
The learning need I have encountered was about language barrier. I noticed...
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Oluniyi Oyeleke Post 19 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 3 Mar 2021, 13:26
I think this is perfect. Another could have been to give the students book...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 26 (summarised) in reply to 19

• 5 Mar 2021, 07:40
Azeez I also encountered a case of language barrier when i was teaching...
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David Ngatia Post 27 (summarised) in reply to 26

• 5 Mar 2021, 07:49
Very good intervention Florence. This clearly shows how we can intervene and...
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PHENNY Oketch Post 31 (summarised) in reply to 26

• 5 Mar 2021, 12:27
Very good intervention Florence. This is a clear indication that all students...
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Muideen Usman Post 12 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 Mar 2021, 10:42
The learning need I encountered is on how to posses the facilities for...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 13 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 Mar 2021, 13:57
A blind student teacher (BARAKA) on teaching practice. The student teacher...
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Matthew Nasilele Post 16 (summarised) in reply to 13

• 3 Mar 2021, 10:20
One of the challenges I encountered while I was teaching was one of the...
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Oluniyi Oyeleke Post 18 (summarised) in reply to 16

• 3 Mar 2021, 13:22
Don't you think this can have adverse effect on his/her morale? I would...
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Sammy Mutisya Post 44 (summarised) in reply to 16

• 14 Mar 2021, 12:39
This was a right move Nasilele. What you did was differentiation of learning...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 47 (summarised) in reply to 16

• 15 Mar 2021, 18:07
Matthew is demonstrates flexibility principle of inclusivity. Very...
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Sammy Mutisya Post 45 (summarised) in reply to 13

• 14 Mar 2021, 12:41
Maturing of peer support worked very well here Florence. This was very...
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Oluniyi Oyeleke Post 17 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 3 Mar 2021, 13:20
Feelings of incompetence, which was addressed by graduating level of...
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Maryam Adamu Post 23 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 Mar 2021, 17:20
The learning need i encounter is that in class i have two students who come...
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David Ngatia Post 28 (summarised) in reply to 23

• 5 Mar 2021, 07:57 • Edited by the author on 5 Mar 2021, 07:57
Thank you Maryam for sharing your encounter. Could the said learners be...
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Sammy Mutisya Post 46 (summarised) in reply to 23

• 14 Mar 2021, 12:44
Adamu this is very insightful where a change of sitting planning can bring...
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Oluwaseyi Agunbiade Post 24 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 Mar 2021, 18:14
Building ramps to ease movement for students on wheel chair has been very...
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David Ngatia Post 29 (summarised) in reply to 24

• 5 Mar 2021, 08:06
On point Oluwaseyi. Provision of basic flexible facilities and infrastructure...
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PHENNY Oketch Post 30 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 Mar 2021, 12:19
The learning need I've encountered in my class is a student with a hearing...
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Sefinat Omuya Post 33 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 Mar 2021, 16:55
A learning need that I have encountered was a student who is visually...
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Nicola jones Post 34 (summarised) in reply to 33

• 7 Mar 2021, 01:50 • Edited by the author on 7 Mar 2021, 01:51
Sefinat I have also had an encounter with a student not visually impaired but...
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Ibrahim Sule Post 36 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 Mar 2021, 06:51
The encounter i had was with a student who has difficulties seeing at times....
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 49 (summarised) in reply to 36

• 15 Mar 2021, 18:17
The learner must have felt included, supported and valued there raising...
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Ngozi Nwosu Post 38 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 Mar 2021, 14:28
Giving extra time to learners with disability in class exercises/assessment...
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Marinda Neethling Post 39 (summarised) in reply to 38

• 7 Mar 2021, 19:34

Supporting learners with SN in mainstreem

 I agree, extra time / flexing the...
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Mele Aleamotu'a Post 42 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 11 Mar 2021, 09:16
The special need I have encountered is a child with poor hand and eye...
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Benedicta Tabot Post 64 (summarised) in reply to 42

• 6 Apr 2021, 15:41
Attending to the special needs of a student greatly helps in ensuring they...
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Sammy Mutisya Post 43 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 14 Mar 2021, 12:36
I encountered a student with hearing impairment. I noticed he was not writing...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 48 (summarised) in reply to 43

• 15 Mar 2021, 18:15
Principles of inclusivity ( observation & flexibility) you demonstrated there...
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Matelita Taufa Post 50 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 Mar 2021, 11:18

Activity 3.8: Supporting learners with special needs in the mainstream

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David Ngatia Post 53 (summarised) in reply to 50

• 19 Mar 2021, 20:24
That was quite good of you Matelita. This is real application of wave model 1...
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Laurette Osaso Post 51 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 Mar 2021, 10:23
I broke my leg when I was in primary school grade 3. The teacher identified a...
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David Ngatia Post 54 (summarised) in reply to 51

• 19 Mar 2021, 20:30
Thank you Laurette for sharing your own story which had a good ending. You...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 56 (summarised) in reply to 51

• 22 Mar 2021, 12:26
Wow . You had a wonderful teacher Laurette. You must have felt included and...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 58 (summarised) in reply to 51

• 23 Mar 2021, 21:59
A great effort to involve a learner during time of need.
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Kris Stutchbury Post 59 (summarised) in reply to 51

• 26 Mar 2021, 13:54
Thank you for sharing your lovely story
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Esmirna Romero Post 68 (summarised) in reply to 51

• 10 May 2021, 02:02

3.8- Supporting learner with specific needs in a mainstream class.

 That was...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 60 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 Mar 2021, 13:55
Give as much detail as you can
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Arrey Arrah Post 61 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 Mar 2021, 04:20
A student who was a slow learner, couldn't spell some simple words correctly....
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David Ngatia Post 62 (summarised) in reply to 61

• 30 Mar 2021, 10:42
That's a good strategy Arrey to make that learner feel included in your lesson.
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Benedicta Tabot Post 63 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 Apr 2021, 15:37
I had an experience with a shy student during micro teaching. Whenever it was...
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Esmirna Romero Post 67 (summarised) in reply to 63

• 10 May 2021, 01:47

3.8 Supporting learner with specific needs in a mainstream classroom

 I like...
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SAKINA Chege Post 71 (summarised) in reply to 63

• 16 May 2021, 12:37
Wow. You absolutely built her self esteem Benedicta.
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Esmirna Romero Post 66 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 10 May 2021, 01:45

Activity 3.8- Supporting learners with special needs in a mainstream

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SAKINA Chege Post 70 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 May 2021, 12:35
I have had learners with attention retention issues. In my teaching, I...
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Jenna-Louise Barkley Post 72 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 Jul 2021, 03:16
I have encountered a child with behavioural issues coupled with communication...
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