The Secret Life of the Brain

Program 2: Childhood: Syllable from Sound

Adolescent Activity


Goals:
  • Inform teens about learning disabilities (LD)

  • Explore strategies for dealing with LD
Format:
  • Screen excerpts from Program 2 - Childhood: Syllable from Sound

  • Invite special education teacher to discuss LD and methods of dealing with LD and invite participants to ask questions.

    Focus Questions:

    1. What kinds of learning difficulties do students experience in your school?

    2. How can people with learning disabilities strategically deal with them?

  • Select a well-known person who has dealt with LD and find out how they met the challenges. A list of people is available at www.ldteens.org.

  • Meet again in a month to report on the biography of the selected person and discuss the implications of LD.
Participants:
  • Teens, students
Potential Partners:
  • Local school special education departments

  • Local libraries

  • Organizations specializing in LD

  • Literacy programs, especially at local libraries
Materials:
  • Excerpt tape from THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN and necessary audio/visual equipment.

  • The Brain: A User's Guide.

  • Informational handouts provided by expert.

  • List for additional reading provided by library or literacy program.
Venues:
  • Afterschool programs, such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  • Middle and high schools
Adult Activity


Goals:
  • Inform adults about learning disabilities and available resources. Explore strategies for dealing with LD.

  • Invite representative from local literacy program to discuss program and what services are offered for people with LD.

  • Develop strategies and training to be introduced into local literacy program.
Format:
  • Screen excerpts from Program 2 - Childhood: Syllable from Sound

  • Invite a specialist to discuss LD and methods of dealing with LD and invite participants to ask questions.

Participants:
  • Adults
Potential Partners:
  • Local libraries

  • Local literacy projects

  • Organizations specializing in LD
Materials:
  • Excerpt tape from THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN and necessary audio/visual equipment

  • The Brain: A User's Guide for Adults

  • Informational handouts provided by expert.

  • List for additional reading provided by library, literacy program, or bookstore.
Venues:
  • Libraries

  • Community Centers

  • Bookstores


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