As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of blog posts highlighting free tools we offer to that end. In the first of several installments, we have looked at the various newsletters and webinars available from IEW, our social media accounts, our blog, our podcast, and our Magnum Opus Magazine. This is the seventh installment of that series: IEW’s learning differences page.
The learning differences page is one of the lesser-known gems of IEW’s website, yet much treasure can be found here! This page contains resources for several types of learning differences including dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. A parent or teacher will find a collection of podcast episodes, webinar recordings, blog posts, and curriculum recommendations curated specifically for those who work with students with learning differences.
Why is IEW methodology so effective for students with learning differences? First, it is model-based. Before students are asked to practice a skill, it is modeled and explained for them. Another reason is the incremental, step-by-step approach. IEW’s EZ+1 philosophy prevents students from becoming overwhelmed because they only work on one new skill at a time. Once that skill is mastered, a new one is taught. Finally, since we require that students work with source texts that are at or below their reading level, students work from a place of ease rather than struggle, thereby increasing their learning. All of these reasons combined make IEW methodology ideal for students with learning differences.
Any parent, teacher, or tutor who works with students who struggle to learn will find a treasure trove of valuable advice and suggestions on the learning differences page. Truly, IEW methodology serves students of all abilities to become competent and confident communicators and thinkers. Watch for part eight of this series coming soon!
by Deanne Smith
