A few days ago, the question was asked "What can parents do to help children reach their potential in school?" As a parent of an above average child who with a reading disability, I've found that the best remediation for the population of struggling readers is a multisensory reading program such as Orton-Gililingham or Wilson. I've also found many schools nationwide offer NOTHING for these kids! Many of these children will turn to a life of crime and many are suicidal! The National Institute of Health has conducted many many years of studies on Dyslexia and has found that one in five Americans suffer from this disorder. Also they have found a difference between a dyslexic brain and a "normal brain". There is also studies saying that with early detection and proper remediation, the problem can be fixed! Any suggestions to pursuade our schools would be helpful!
2006-06-16 01:38:06 · 3 answers · asked by Dawn G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
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2006-06-16 02:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by Antoni 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the only thing that the school can do is actually start caring. There's just too much politics involved, especially at my high school. My middle school went through the same thing though. The teachers and administration just seems to stressed out about meeting the state's expectations and whatnot and they're completely ignoring the children. Ever since I entered high school, I have yet learned anything new. The curriculum just circles around and around but only with more details each time around. The only classes that I enjoy are the classes that I was able to choose myself like Art History and Psychology.
Personally, I don't think the school has anything to do with a child reaching their potential.. it's moreso how a child is raised. With that, the child would take an active interest in learning and want to reach their own potential. The only problem is the school's indifference to what a child wants and what the STATE says a child needs.
2006-06-16 05:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mzz KoBe BrYant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Student based education...
2006-06-16 04:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋