CHAPTER The Teaching/ Learning Process

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KEYS TO EFFECTIVE LD teaching PRACTICE51CHAPTER4The teaching / Learning ProcessThis CHAPTER begins with key guidelines to the LD Teaching/ learningprocess. It continues with a discussion of specific LD-appropriate strate-gies for reading, spelling, reading comprehension, and to Effective LD teaching PracticeBridges to Practices: Guidebook 4discusses several guidelines for workingwith adult learners with Learning disabilities. We have focused on thethree key guidelines that are wide-reaching and encompass the Key #1: Create an Appropriate Learning Environment ThatPromotes Learner Independence Guide learners to be active and independent by asking such questions as would you do that? How would you find that information?

KEYS TO EFFECTIVE LD TEACHING PRACTICE 55 Model what is to be learned:A clear demonstration of the skill or strategy is a must prior to practicing it. Effective modeling includes both a clear and exaggerated demonstration as well as a compre-

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