3/25/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Michelle Taylor
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I have students in some of my classes who struggle to see the board when I use overhead. Some i have moved their permanent seat to be closer to the board. for some this is not close enough so in one class i have foam squares that one group of students are allowed to sit on for group work so that one of their members can see the notation or instructions with ease.. |
3/25/2019
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Michelle Taylor
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When teaching my younger students new songs - while I still have the written music and lyrics available I teach using sign language and movements that help students remember and retain the lyrics for performances. I had one first grade student one year that was developmentally three years behind his peers cognitively. He did really well with this method and was able to shine in performance |
3/25/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Michelle Taylor
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At my school I mostly deal with students who are EBD. for them love and respect is the best strategy i have found especially for the younger ones. I also try to give them positions of responsibility - ways that they can help me or the class - They are proud of their responcibility and are motivated to do well. I do have a story of a 1st grader (I'll call him Bobby) who was pushed passed his limits by another student and exploded only 5 min into class (I discovered later that a student next to him was whispering to him negative comments and it set him off.) He ran across the room and then locked eyes with the offending student screamed and charged. I stepped in front of the other student and bobby jumped at me jumping into my arms. I held onto him while I walked to a chair to sit down. The whole time he growling - and I am quietly asking "why are you so angry bud?" I sit and relax my arms and he holds me tighter. He is no longer growling but he is not talking yet either, but he is hugging me with all his might. My heart broke for him. He just wanted someone to love him - even when he was angry. He came back the next week and I stopped him at the door and whispered 'How are you feeling today? Feeling better?" He gave me a big smile and a bigger hug. Sometimes I think my students just want to be heard, and feel loved and understood. |