The Voices of Young Adults With Learning Disabilities

ISBN-13: 9783659230462 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 152 str.

Candice Daiken

Opis

The classroom is a space in which students can participate in both academic and social experiences. Researchers suggest that students with learning disabilities may experience a sense of being different and isolated from their peers because of their learning differences (Alexander-Passe, 2008; Lackaye & Margalit, 2006). This qualitative research describes the perceptions of three young adults (aged 18-21) with learning disabilities (YALD) about their educational experiences in elementary and secondary school. Furthermore, this study identified academic, social, and interconnection of academic and social experiences from the participants discussions. The lack of understanding about learning disabilities from teachers and peers, especially in elementary school, was a predominant theme in this study. The participants suggested that teachers should get to know the student rather than identifying characteristics of exceptionalities in order to help teachers better understand and work with students with learning disabilities.

O autorze

Candice Daiken received her Masters of Education from Queen s University in 2012. Being identified with a learning disability at an early age she developed a strong interest for teaching. Candice has focused her research towards using the voices of individuals with learning disabilities to increase social awareness for teachers, parents, and peers.