Name: Ma. Teresa C.

Salamanca Date: December 1, 2024

EDUC 08 Activity

A. The Case of Joy: A Student with Learning Disability

1. What features of the learners characteristic of learning disability/ADHD?

Joy exhibits several characteristics of a learning disability, particularly difficulties in reading and
writing. She struggles to match letters to their corresponding sounds and combine them to form
words, which are signs of a learning disorder. Dyslexia is one of the example of learning ability
where it is a specific learning difficulty, which means it causes problems with certain abilities
used for learning, such as reading and writing. Her frustration and inability to complete
schoolwork also feature emotional and motivational struggles, which are common among
children with learning disabilities.

2. What challenges do these features pose for the learner and what are possible ways to
address these?
Many children like Joy who have difficulties fulfilling their school obligations get labeled as not
smart enough, which can poorly affect the development of the individual's personality such as
frustration and low self-esteem. These difficulties may impact Joy's ability to read, write, spell,
think, speak, listen, or do mathematics and might hinder her overall academic progress and
social development. To address these challenges, Joy may benefit from accommodations such
as breaking tasks into smaller steps, providing clear instructions, using visual aids, and
incorporating frequent breaks. Additionally, interventions like specialized instruction, behavioral
strategies, and possibly medication (if recommended by a healthcare professional) can help
address her learning disability and improve her ability to learn. Providing her with a supportive
learning environment and regular communication between parents and teachers is also
essential to track her progress and adjust strategies as needed.

3. How do you think would inclusive education help the learners with learning
disabilities/ADHD?
Inclusive education seeks to create a culture of acceptance, understanding, and equity by
integrating students of all abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs into a shared learning
environment. It emphasizes the value of embracing diversity as an asset rather than a
challenge. By doing so, inclusive education not only eliminates barriers and stereotypes
between students with and without disabilities but also promotes empathy, collaboration, and
mutual respect. By using differentiated instruction, teachers can create lessons to suit Joy’s
learning pace and style and peer support programs can also help her feel included and develop
social skills. This strategy/ approach ensures that Joy feels valued, supported, and empowered
to reach her full potential.
 B. The Case of Tim: A Student with ADHD

1. What features of the learners characteristic of learning disability/ADHD?

Tim exhibits several characteristics of ADHD, including difficulty focusing, sitting still, and
following instructions. His impulsive behavior, such as blurting out answers and interrupting
others, along with his emotional outbursts and disruptive tendencies, are also typical signs.
Additionally, his heightened need for attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and difficulty regulating
emotions further emphasized his ADHD traits.

2. What challenges do these features pose for the learner and what are possible ways to
address these?
Leamers having ADHD like Tim finds them difficult to sitting stil, following instructions, staying
focused, staying organized, completing homework and gets annoyed when they didn't get the
attention that they want even though they are smart or intelligent enough. In the eyes of other
people, it cannot change the fact that they still not doing or act properly in class which really
affect to their academic performance leaming. To overcome these challenges, it is really
important to have the presence of their parents, also in the approach and teaching strategy of
the teacher to their students enhancing their academic learning and performance by dividing the
task into smaller one, giving him positive feedback so that it cannot affect his self-esteem. Tim
may overcome these challenges by helping himself and by the teacher's approach, Giving him
accommodationis may help him to his academic leaming, giving him warning signals when Tim's
behavior disturb others students or providing clear and concise instructions and using tools like
visual aids or timers can also support his focus and organization. Part also of helping someone
with ADHD may include educating others to help them understand what is going through with
people with ADHD and how to handle them.

3. How do you think would inclusive education help the learners with learning
disabilities/ADHD?
Inclusive education provides various benefits for students with ADHD by creating a nurturing
and accepting environment where they can learn alongside their peers. It encourages
understanding, peer acceptance, and empathy, helping to reduce stigma and fostering a sense
of belonging that boosts the self-esteem of Tim. Moreover, inclusive classrooms embrace
diverse learning needs by offering differentiated instruction and a range of accommodations
needed to individual abilities and challenges. These settings promote engagement through
varied teaching approaches, ensuring that students with ADHD or learning disabilities remain
motivated and capable of achieving academic success. By fostering collaboration and
emphasizing strengths, inclusive education helps Tim build confidence, develop social skills,
and thrive both academically and socially which builds positive relationships and feel accepted
despite his challenges.
 C. The Case of Lana: A Student with Intellectual Disability

1. What features of Lana are characteristic of intellectual disability?

Lana exhibits several features characteristic of intellectual disability. Her level of intellectual
functioning is in the very low range, as indicated by intelligence test results. She also has
significant adaptive behavior deficits, including difficulties with activities of daily living (e.g.,
dressing herself without supervision), functional communication, and social skills. Additionally,
she shows signs of developmental delay and struggles with hyperactivity and aggression. These
characteristics align with the defining traits of intellectual disability, which include limitations in
both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

2. What challenges do these features pose for Lana and what are possible ways to address
these?
There are multiple aspects in which Lana suffers from intellectual disability. Academically, Lana
cannot learn as quickly as her contemporaries, and she faces problems in social skills to
develop relationships with classmates. She also requires supervision even for simple everyday
tasks. Behavioral issues like hyperactivity and aggression have disturbed her learning and
interactions. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, including an
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with realistic academic and behavioral goals, skill-based
training to enhance adaptive and functional abilities, and positive reinforcement strategies to
manage her behavior. Additionally, close collaboration between her parents, teachers, and
specialists is essential to provide consistent support and ensure her development.

3. How do you think would inclusive education help Lana?

Inclusive education will greatly benefit Lana in terms of her academic, social, and emotional
growth. Being in a general education classroom, she gets the chance to interact with her peers
and fosters the development of social skills, improving her communication and relationship
skills. This atmosphere encourages acceptance and understanding among her classmates, thus
removing stigma and providing a supportive environment. Additionally, she can be provided with
accommodations and modifications to access the curriculum and participate in different activities
so that she can be included and valued. Such experiences could enhance her confidence and
self-esteem and prepare her for future independence.

4. Review the cases on previous sections of the book. In what way is Lana similar to the
individuals in other cases? In what way is she different?
Lana is similar to individuals in other cases in terms of their intellectual disability and the
challenges they face in their daily lives. However, she may differ in the specific areas of
behavior and adaptive skills that are the most challenging for her. Each individual with
intellectual disability may have their own unique set of strengths and challenges, and it's
important to address their needs individually.