5/11/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Linda Nieto
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A few years ago I had a student in my 2nd grade classroom who suffered a traumatic eye injury. When he returned to our classroom his struggles were multiple. Not only was his vision impaired by his self-awareness was magnified, both of which impacted his self confidence and ultimately his ability to learn. Over the remainder of the school year (his injury occurred in October) I worked together with his parents, our school counselor and his classmates to successfully overcome his challenges. By implementing proximity, pairing him with a peer and for a period of time, verbally reading instructions, he successfully completed 2nd grade. Thankfully, he also regained some sight in his injured eye! |
5/11/2019
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Linda Nieto
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As a second grade teacher I am a huge proponent of using Venn diagrams. We introduce Venn diagram early in the school year as a Math lesson and once introduced I use them in many areas of instruction. Venn diagrams offer a simplicity as well as a visual aid for those students who would otherwise struggle to understand and comprehend a new concept. I also absolutely love using Mnemonic tools. The students especially have fun with the "pegword" rhyming and letter tools. As all children learning differently and different tools, I have found these two strategies very useful to many different types of learners over the years. |
5/11/2019
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Linda Nieto
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I have used pre and post tests multiple times. Pre and post tests not only allow me to restructure my lessons accordingly at the very beginning but also I have found that they are also a source of great satisfaction at the completion of a unit seeing just how much the students have grown. Also, depending on my individual student's abilities, I have also utilized oral assessment or allowed illustrations to represent learning on occasion as needed. While individual student assessment is necessary, there are truly multiple ways to determine student comprehension while ensuring students feel successful as well. |