Skeletal Outlines - Accommodating Inputting Difficulties

Skeletal outlines provide a brief outline of the class lecture; however, rather than providing a complete outline, there are places where the student must fill in pertinent information that he or she learns through the discussion/lecture.  This kinesthetic activity keeps the student focused on the class discussion and also provides an indicator for which information he or she missed during the class.  Finally, it indicates the organizational relationship between information covered in one class period, which helps students understand the connection between individual points.

Sample Skeletal Outline:

 What’s the Problem?  The Frustration of a Learning Disabled Student

Instructions for using this outline

Use this outline to follow along with today’s class discussion.  Take notes on this outline.  Elaborate on ideas that are presented.  Write down comments/examples from other class members that help you understand these ideas.

I. Methods for Learning - define the following terms

Visual: ______________________________
Auditory: _____________________________
Kinesthetic: ___________________________
Tactile: ______________________________

II. Definition of Learning Disabled

Learning Disabled does not mean unable to learn. It does mean ___________________________________________

Two terms that are used instead of learning disabled are
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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