4/24/2016
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Debra Bellamy
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I taught a blind student who was attempting to learn 6th grade math. She did not know her addition facts or subtraction facts. We used blocks with braille and printed numbers on them. At first, I lined up the blocks to make the addition exercises and had her feel the exercise as I explained what she was touching. She used technology to add single digits and I taught her to line up the answer underneath the exercise. I taught her addition with carrying. She used her braille machine when I gave her a quiz or test. |
4/25/2016
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Debra Bellamy
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Describe at least one way you have used technology to meet the needs of a student with a disability in your classroom. Be sure to describe the specific technology and how it assisted the student with a disability.
I taught a student with multiple sclerosis. She could not talk, walk or use her hands. She used a machine that would highlight pictures, alphabets, or numbers, one at a time. She would tap her head against a headset when what she wanted to communicate was highlighted. I would switch the machine to scroll through pictures or letters or numbers to fit the situation. We used the machine to talk for her and write for her. |
4/25/2016
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Debra Bellamy
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Think of a fine arts student with a disability you have now or in the past. Review the Assessment Accommodations Checklist and select two options that could potentially benefit this student in assessing his or her fine arts learning. Discuss how they would benefit the student.
I have taught SLD students who were given my math class 1st or 2nd period because they would be more attentive and less tired in the morning. I have given some SLD students extended time to complete quizzes and tests as well as homework because their disability makes them work slower. |