5/10/2016
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Christine Jamrok
|
- Think of a student with a disability you have now or in the past. Describe ways in which their disability affected their learning in your class.
I currently have a fourth grade student with ASD. He is largely non-verbal, but will have occasional loud outbursts. Keeping his level of engagement high is a challenge, so I spoke with his instructional aide about ways to keep him engaged. He absolutely loves Sesame Street, so I have taken the opportunity to infuse my lessons with his favorite characters. For example, if we are using blue paint, I will refer to it as "Cookie Monster Blue".
I have also used some adaptive technology to help with his ability to use art tools appropriately. He loves to use technology like iPads and the computer, so wherever possible, I will allow him to use these tools instead of traditional art media (so long as it still meets the standards of the lesson we are addressing).
|
5/16/2016
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Christine Jamrok
|
- 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 have a non-verbal student with ASD in my classroom. He is incredibly bright, but lacks the ability to communicate effectively with his peers (in addition to not being non-verbal, writing also poses a challenge). One of the ways I encourage this student to work with his peers is through Kahoot--- a trivia game that uses tablets and my smart board. Rather than having to speak or write responses, students choose from available options, and their answers are projected on the board, and points are awarded based on response times. Because this student excels at this activity, he has become a valuable team member in a group that may have otherwise not included him. Not only does this activity allow me to assess his learning, it lets him be a valued member of our classroom community. |
5/16/2016
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Christine Jamrok
|
- Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities.
My third grade students are assessed through their completion of a sketchbook. Typically, the students must give definitions and examples of the six elements of art, and track their learning with a Tracking Sheet. All students are allowed to use reference sheets or other resources to complete this assignment (which takes place over the course of an 8-month period).
For one of my ELL students with a learning disability, I also provided reference sheets that included more visual examples, as well as the key vocabulary in English and Spanish. I also gave this student a video to watch that did not rely on language to explain the concepts. The student was also allowed to bring their notebook home to work on, to allow more time to complete the assignment. |