Students with Low Self Esteem

In Students with Low Self Esteem, Ken Shore shares suggestions that may be helpful to students.

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• Praise
• Show evidence of progress
• Showcase accomplishments
• Help student to feel important in class
• Learn about student's interests
• Help deal with adversity
• Encourage a sense of belonging
• Inform parents of child's successes

Teaching Strategies for for Blind or Low Vision Students

Teaching strategies for blind or low vision students may include:  assistive technology, personal care, personal safety, self advocacy skills, self-esteem, social skills, visual-motor skills, visual processing and more.  The Blind/Low Vision section of "Teacher's Gateway to Special Education" provides details for each strategy as well as additional resources.

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Meeting Students' Basic Needs

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Until a student's basic needs are met, it is very difficult to reach the level of self-actualization which is where academics come into play.