5/2/2020
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Andres Mercado
|
When I started working for a school in Florida, my first experience in a contained classroom as for a professional. Students with various disabilities or conditions participate in the classroom, including paralysis of the brain, down syndrome and autism. I remember that we used various tools to simplify the required standards. The teacher taught me how to use accommodations according to her individualized educational plan. In addition to creating classes according to their academic needs. Within the classroom, different activities were prepared for the students, depending on their level of ability, seeking to reach their highest potential and always aligned with the same objective. Among many things, I remember how the use of technology increased communication specifically with a student with the condition of paralysis. At the beginning of the semester, participation was attempted with manipulatives, visual images and others, but it was little or none. Then he was able to obtain a tablet aligned with his communication needs and was a great help. Increase not only participation, but also integration in activities with other students. |
1/10/2025
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Andres Mercado
|
Blessed greetings to all!
In the past I have had several students with disabilities, some severe and others not so marked, the truth is that each condition brings with it different challenges when it comes to showing knowledge. For the teacher, it is a wonderful challenge to try to find an effective way to connect and get them to express their knowledge correctly. For me, the student who most marked my life in the past was a student with a visual impairment. The student was a beautiful challenge and inspiration for me and the other students, as she managed to make beautiful works of art overcoming her visual impairment. Having used one-on-one strategies, modeling him with clear instructions, giving him importance and participation in the classroom, were some of the things that made the difference. We were able to connect with her as a classroom by verbally explaining in detail what others observe and she teaching us to use braille. |