3/13/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Melanie Carr
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A current student of mine has a very difficult time following directions due to a processing disability. He feels embarrassed and doesn't want to participate, because "he doesn't know what he's supposed to do." So, I assign one of his teammates to work with him and make sure he is going in the correct direction, at the correct time and this makes him much more comfortable and willing to participate. |
3/13/2017
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Melanie Carr
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Option 1:
Grouping practices like peer partners is easily used for curriculum in a physical education course. Team captains have the responsibility to help any teammates to be sure all material is understood. I have often given jobs to each teammate so they are responsible for their own agenda. Peer partners could help all students including those students that miss key items of instruction due to distractions or other processing difficulties . Hearing information explained by a peer can often help students to understand information in a simpler format and it isn't embarrassing to ask a peer for clarification like asking the teacher in front of the entire class.
Mnemonic Instruction like Letter Strategy could be used to help students remember key elements for skill performance. Each skill has multiple steps to remember for repetitive success. Acronyms like B.E.E.F for basketball shooting will help students to remember how to shoot a basketball properly. BEEF= Balance, Eyes on the hoop, Elbow in, Follow through |
3/13/2017
Topic:
Assessment Of Learning
Melanie Carr
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A few examples I've used in my course for students with disabilities are ongoing assessments that I can visually observe the child demonstrate understanding of the material. Students that are able to referee a basketball game understand the rules enough to apply them. These students may struggle on a written test for basketball rules however when asked about rules verbally or applying them they can prove their mastery. Reading questions aloud to students on a pre or post test will help students with disabilities perform to their level of mastery especially if they struggle with dyslexia or a similar disability. |