School Curriculum and its Role in Including the Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities
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Abstract
Students with learning disabilities, due to their unique characteristics, are confronted
with daily challenging while pursuing their education. Most of their challenges are
rooted in a rigid conventional curriculum which lacks flexibility and based on a “one
size fits all” approach. This paper discusses the various obstacles that these students are
confronted with. These obstacles are mainly due to a conventional school curriculum
and traditional teaching methods that do not take into account their learning needs and
modes. The current literature features various approaches for those who need balanced
educational models. A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model, which is based on
a novice neuroscience research, is one of the promising models that have been
proposed for such students due to its flexibility and accessibility for struggling learners.
This proposed model coupled with technology applications and best of special
education accommodations and practice modifications are discussed.
Recommendations for educators and policy makers are presented in the article.