Having learning disabilities (LDs) in the classroom is inevitable. There are always some sort of fashion of a LD in every class, whether it be ADD, visual processing order, or gofted and talented students. I think of one the biggest struggles that teachers face is involving all students and assuring that they get the education needed all at the same time.
In my site classroom, I can think of multiple students have an LD. I struggle with making sure that I reach information just to two of the students. I have one student that hasn't been diagnosed with anything yet, but I know for sure that he struggles learning the way other students learn. Getting him involved in a lesson or helping him understand is hard. I have worked with him throughout the semester and I've found that pairing him up with other students that are comprehending the lesson works well with him. He likes feeling like one of his peers and being with them. The other students help him with the work and see where he is struggling. Most students in there love him and are always encouraging him and trying to help in some way. Seeing this, I think it's extremely important to make all students interact with each other. The students are able to help other students that have LDs, and the students with LDs enjoy working with them.
As a teacher, it is hard to reach every child in the way they need to be reached. Having other students help makes it easier and you are able to make sure that everyone learns what is needed.
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