3. Word walls allow students to interact with
language by creating and manipulating
sentences and phrases. It allows students
who have difficulty processing language and
internalizing it to work with individual
components and recognize patterns in
language. This is beneficial for all students but
especially those who need visual or
kinesthetic input.
Word Wall
5. Online dictionaries allow students who have
issues with spelling or written formats to be
able to work with new vocabulary, and unlike
translators they show you the various contexts
in which words can be used, helping students
avoid making common language errors.
SpanishDict.com has the added benefit of
providing audio of each word, demonstrating
correct pronunciation and helping auditory
learners.
Online Spanish Dictionary
7. Whiteboards allow students with speech
production issues to participate in classroom
activities; they also allow students to work
through problems on the board rather than in
their head, making it easier for students with
cognitive issues to work with the material and
to participate in class. For all students
whiteboards are fun and engaging and allow
for all students to be involved.
Whiteboards
9. Language learning is a highly cognitive process
requiring students to break-down language,
manipulate it, and synthesize all the various rules
and patterns. Many students with learning needs
will benefit from conjugation posters, which show
the patterns for conjugating verbs in another
language. Conjugations are difficult for students
to complete in their heads, even for more
experienced language learners, so these posters
are a great way to support all students.
Conjugation Posters
11. Word prediction software is great for students
with dyslexia and special needs in writing. It
works similar to T-9 on cell phones but is
geared specifically towards dyslexia and
special needs students. It also does not give
students the answer or word, but rather
options that they choose from, engaging them
cognitively while still scaffolding them through
the activity. For all students, word-prediction
software helps develop students’ vocabulary.
Word-Prediction Software
