This video does more than just showcase 80’s fashion trends!  It is also an awesome example of how understanding the perspective of a student not only provides a teacher with an insight into the student’s needs but it also builds empathy in the teacher.  This video gave me an opportunity to observe some challenges that students with LD face in the classroom and has made me more mindful and empathetic towards student’s needs.

By understanding how a child feels when they are struggling, as teachers we can adapt our teaching styles and support for the student in order to maintain student confidence in learning.  I believe that a classroom that focuses on positive reinforcement, provides time for students to process, and celebrates many different learning strategies will result in higher levels of students’ confidence in learning.

Although this video is 1 hour long, I promise that you will be engaged the entire time.