
Base on PTS Coaching If you learn better by listening and find note taking distracts you, perhaps you can ask the teacher (or a friend) for the notes. Let the teacher know in advance so she/ he understands that just because you aren’t writing, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t paying attention. If visuals help you, ask the teacher if she could present some of the material using some diagrams or charts perhaps. Try to think of other times you have experienced successful learning in the past what made those methods work for you. Very often teachers are appreciative of your interest and concerns and willing to work with you to help you achieve. The bottom line: teachers are people, too. They can’t read your mind and don’t always know your concerns or intention. Learning how to speak up for yourself and explain your needs and your rights is known as advocating for yourself. This is a valuable life skill that you will use in many areas of your life. Be prepared to tell your teachers how you learn best and how you work best to deal with your challenges – and how they can help you succeed. Help them to see you as an individual learner who truly cares and is trying his/her best. Take a chance and reach out to your teacher – you just might really benefit from the results.

