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Dr. Allison McGrath Science Instruction in Middle School Inclusive Classrooms

Students with learning disabilities often struggle with the demands of science curriculum, especially at the middle school level. As inquiry-based instruction becomes more prominent in science classrooms, which include students with learning disabilities (LD), research is needed to incorporate effective strategies during inquiry-based instruction. Furthermore, it is important to understand how students with LD gain and process knowledge in science inclusive classrooms. This multiple case study research examines how six 6th grade students with LD acquire science content and process knowledge. Participants included six middle school students, each with a specific learning disability, from Midwestern cities. Data sources included student portfolios, student and educator interviews, and classroom observations. Results revealed the difficulty students with LD face in understanding science process knowledge, challenges with engagement in science curriculum, and teacher/student strategies that impact learning. Implications for instruction in science inclusive classrooms are discussed. Educators will discuss practices for successful academic outcomes for students with LD and how to prepare to teach inquiry-based curriculum to students with LD in inclusive settings. Participants attending this session will: a) Discuss the findings of the study and implication for students with LD, b) Gain knowledge of current instructional practices in middle school science classes and c) Identify practices that support students with LD in middle school science inclusion classrooms.