5/14/2016
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Kim Squicciarini
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I have had a student with high functioning autism (aspergers). This disability can be made very apparent in an environment where self awareness and ability to think outside of the box is a plus. This student felt very comfortable with situations that are black and white and that he could complete on his own. In the fine arts there are a lot of cooperative assignments. I was able to meet his needs by allowing him to research topic for improve and present them to the class, basically putting him in the directors seat. This way he felt a level of control in this situation. He enjoyed the technical side of things so he was on the lights and mics where his level of concentration was an asset. |
5/19/2016
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Kim Squicciarini
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One way I have used technology to meet the needs of a student with a disability in my classroom is by allowing a child with AHDH and Autism along with my other students to use an app called Quizlet for studying for an upcoming test. I knew that this particular student had a hard time taking detailed notes but thrived when presented with a task he could accomplish on his own on his iPad. This tool is helpful for the average, gifted and struggling learner as it is self-paced and self correcting so if the correct answer is not achieved it will be displayed on the screen for further review. It is also a great too because it can be repeated over and over for further comprehension. |
5/19/2016
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Kim Squicciarini
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An example of adapted assessment I have used in the classroom for a student with disabilities is when I allowed for an assessment to be given orally and I wrote down the answers as the child dictated them to me. The child had dyslexia and ADHD and he knew the content but could not get it on paper in a way that made him feel successful in his learning. By doing it orally he was able to articulate is answers in a fashion that made his proud of his final outcome. |