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EMPLOY A
“STRENGTHSBASED”
APPROACH
I wish there was a cla
called empathy."
– Advocate one-on-one interview
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tudents with learning differences face stigma in the
classroom from many different sources, which can lead to
decreased competence and performance in class. As the
leader in your classroom, you have the chance to not look at your
students for what they may lack but what they innately possess
A P l ay b oo k o n L ear ni n g Di fferen c es
that can help them on the road to academic or personal success.
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Employing a strengths-based approach can take a variety of forms.
Read on for what to keep in mind as you create a classroom
environment that values everything your students bring and how
to build on the strengths of your students. ■
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