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Sir Kenneth Robinson was an extraordinary man who inspired educators around the globe with his ideas for educational reform. He uses the following analogy in a recent Ted Talk entitled: How to Escape Education's Death Valley. To view the whole video, click on the link below. http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_how_to_escape_education_s_death_valley.html Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning. She is also the director of Learning to Learn and Learning Specialist Courses. Blog: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/warrenerica1 GSL Blog: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news Stores: www.GoodSensoryLearning.com/  Courses: http://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/ Newsletter Sign-up: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/694000 

There is no single reading program or method that will address all the needs of struggling readers, because each learner has his or her own unique strengths and weaknesses. In fact, there are many cognitive processing weaknesses that can effect young learners and if you want quick and optimal results, it’s important to pursue a comprehensive evaluation. A good assessment will help uncover the areas of difficulty. Then educational professionals, such as an experienced reading specialist or educational therapist can focus on strengthening those specific areas of cognition. What Are Some of The Cognitive Processing Areas That Impact Reading? There...

Dyslexia is the hot topic in education around the globe, and it is frequently featured in educational conferences, news articles, YouTube videos, and even movies. New estimates suggest that as many as 1 in 10 children have this difficulty, making it the most common type of learning disability. Many Individuals with Dyslexia Remain Undiagnosed Although dyslexia is common, many with this condition remain undiagnosed. Furthermore, many others who have received this diagnosis don’t fully understand it and never receive the needed remediation. So, how can we help this underserved population?   Here are some suggestions: 1. Because black text on...

Many teachers fear the moment when a student will ask them a question that they do not have the knowledge to answer. This uncomfortable situation can cause some teachers to change the subject, others will construct a roundabout explanation, a few will make a guess and several may even discourage their students from asking questions altogether. Students Learn to “Fake it” When a teacher is unable to admit their lack of knowledge, it sends a disagreeable message to the class. Students can usually tell when a teacher sidesteps a question and many are dismayed when given faulty information or when...

Math word problems stump a lot of students, as they have difficulty figuring out how to change a sentence of words into a mathematical problem. For many, the stumbling block is recognizing and remembering the different key words that signify mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. I’m continually trying to craft fun activities that make the process fun and memorable. Most recently, I created the Key Word Race Party Game, that I thought I would share. Key Word Race Party Game Setup Materials needed:1) Colorful plastic eggs2) 2-5 buckets, bowls, shoe boxes or other medium to large...