3/25/2020
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Jane Short
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A few years ago, I had an 8th grade girl with downs syndrome in my TV Production class. I partnered her with a peer who took her under her wing. She would announce the lunch menu. I sent the menu to her teacher and they would practice before hand. She flourished and asked to say more. She called herself a "super star" which was true. She had the most passion and charisma. She received the award for best anchor in her class! It was a great experience. |
3/26/2020
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Jane Short
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Cooperative learning has been very helpful. I teach at a Kagen school and it truly gets the class engaged and feeling safe. Peer mentoring is great way to get students involved. |
3/26/2020
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Jane Short
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I had a student with a speech impediment and major behavior issues. My students journal every day about current events and what jobs they would like or not like in their weekly rotation. This gives great insight to what my students are thinking and feeling. The student expressed interest in being an anchor. So, I paired him with peer whom he looked up to and they became a great team. With practice and encouragement, he was able to report the news. |