Its important to emphasize intention in a variety of teaching methods, and to be constantly mindful of student to student interactions.  by creating an enviroment where learning is achieved over memorization, the students will see greater long term results

I have learned a lot about the numerous kinds of disabilities and how they affect processing information. I do find it hard to address all of the different problems with many students in a full class of typical students. I do not want to draw attention to them, but find it hard to keep repeating and postponing due dates to allow for additional time. If I allow them to turn it in late, other students want to turn their work in late, too.

Secondary schools are required to make accommodations/modifications for disabilities. Accommodations do not change the grade level of content or task. Modifications do alter the grade level of content/task. However, since post-secondary education is elective and universities do not receive federal funding, they do not have to provide such. A student has to be a good self-advocate to let the instructor know how he learns the best.

It is amazing that people with actual brain processing functions were often labeled as dumb. They just need to learn in a different way. It is not a matter that they cannot learn, they may just need extra support and time. Some behavioral problems may actually be a processing or learning disability that exhibits as bad behavior. But, as a teacher, I see students take advantage of their diagnosis to get away with other issues.

I never knew about the specific phases of learning letters, shapes, and sounds to read. It is interesting to know about specific problems. I knew that learning disabilities were many and varied depending on the part of the of the brain affected.

Awareness: Recognizing one's own cultural biases and assumptions.
Respect: Valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Communication: Effectively engaging with students from different cultures.
Adaptability: Adjusting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learners.
Inclusion: Creating a welcoming environment for all students.

Learning preferences refer to the ways individuals prefer to learn, such as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic methods. Learning challenges, however, are obstacles or difficulties individuals may face in the learning process, such as attention deficits or language barriers.

Understanding language and literacy is crucial for instructors teaching diverse groups because it enables effective communication and ensures all students can access and comprehend the material, regardless of their primary language.

Intercultural communication considers each student holistically, integrating their unique experiences into the curriculum. The essential approach is to familiarize oneself with and involve every student.

An instructor should recognize that diverse groups of adults have varied learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. They should avoid stereotypes and instead focus on individual strengths, preferences, and needs to create an inclusive learning environment.