This module on students with learning disabilities has reinforced what I have previously experienced in the middle school classroom.  A big challenge then was discovering the learning disability the student actually had and then putting accomodations and or modifications in place.  In the college classroom, the student is their own advocate and knows, for the most part, what has worked for them in previous classes.

I do agree that the accomodations used to assist students with learning disabilities can benefit most students in general.  For example - giving instructions orally and repeating them, have a few students tell you what… >>>

it is important to use a variety of teaching methods and be well balanced to have students consistenely engaged

Learn each students name, introduce myself and experience and tell a bit about myself, create a welcoming environment.

it is important to have a structured class, and be and stay prepared

To be a leader and motivator in the classroom, always stay professional and you can be a friend but not a pal to your students.

Safety is important and if the basic guidelines are not followed it can be the responsibility of the teacher if someone were to get injured. 

It makes me think about the way I assess. I have some reflection as part of the assessment process but it is more used as a communication tool for me to understand the student's process when using the tool. The largest part of the assessment is the actual project which is a physical build. 

Something mentioned in the module that I currently do is instruction, modeling, then hands-on learning. Without even realizing it, my lessons are built in a way that suits all three types of learners: aural, visual, & kinesthetic. I also want to try to incorporate more virtual learning through online experimentation. 

The shop/lab environment allows students to have a hand-on approach to learning. This allows students to experiment, model, test, fail and/or succeed, and move on with their learning at their own pace. It is probably the best type of learning because it is naturally more self-paced. The levels of Bloom's Taxonomy can mirror the levels that students are progressing through with their learning. 

Always be professional, well dressed and respectful. Be a role model.