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Tips for Faculty
Many teaching strategies that assist students with disabilities are known to also benefit nondisabled students. Instruction provided in an array of approaches will reach more students than instruction using only one method. The following are some dos and don'ts to assist students in an academic setting.
Do...
- write key terms or an outline on the board, or prepare a lecture handout
- create study guides
- assign advance readings before the topic is due in the class session
- briefly review the previous lecture
- use visual aids such as overheads, diagrams, charts, and/or graphs
- allow the use of tape recorders
- emphasize important points, main ideas, and key concepts
- explain technical language and terminology
- speak distinctly and at a relaxed rate, pausing to allow students time for note-taking
- leave time for questions
- administer frequent quizzes to provide feedback for students
- give assignments in writing as well as orally treat an individual with a disability the same way you would treat anyone--with dignity and respect
Don't...
- turn your back to the class when speaking
- embarrass a student with a disability by drawing attention to the disability in front of the class
- assume that certain professions or majors are more suited to persons with disabilities
- assume a student with a disability does not belong in a certain major or program
- assume a student with a disability cannot perform well in your class
- make medical judgements feel apprehensive about discussing the student's needs as they relate to the course
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