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Examples of experiential learning include case studies, projects, internships, creative performance exhibits, project-based learning, field experience, hackathons, laboratories, place-based education, pitch competitions, clinical rounds, job shadowing, co-ops, practicums, service learning, simulations, studios, community engaged research, and international learning experiences.
Students with ADHD may exhibit difficulty in following classroom behavior expectations and routines even if they have increased Attention due to ongoing differences in the patterns of brain development in areas responsible for inhibitory control.
Establishing large and diverse classroom libraries, particularly with series books, is crucial for empowering student independence and promoting student engagement in independent reading.
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