...This includes limiting background noise or having soothing background noise, for example. It also includes limiting distractions and/or providing a specific and consistent learning environment each time. The second Vygotsky model I use is Scaffolding. (read more)
...Each step is a form of assessment, where I can tweak the next step according to the student's needs. I've learned to use visuals throughout my lessons, this helps those with processing disorders like dyslexia, and it helps kids who are developing language skills at any level (K-12+). I do this d... (read more)
...I am an excellent speller. I believe that this is mostly due to the fact that I began to read at the early age of five and have continued to read avidly for the greater part of my life. Next, I studied Italian and lived in Italy where I spoke, read and typed Italian for five years. (read more)