Lisa M Truisi
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7/16/2019
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Lisa M Truisi
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One of my kindergarten students from last year has issues with emotions and behaviors (behavioral/emotional disability). He often had a difficult time transitioning into the classroom, listening, raising his hand instead of shouting out an answer or asking random question, sitting still, staying focused, working with others and following directions. He often touched the art supplies before instructed to, would touch other's artwork, and/or used the materials in unsafe ways. This effected his learning because he often did not understand the lesson and/or he was unable to show that he understood the concepts taught through his artwork. In order to help him be more successful I often set him near me and often times he would sit away from others in order to stay more focused. I would ask him to help with demonstrations and I gave him constant positive reinforcement. I would ask him to repeat the directions so I knew he understood them. I did once have to take the supplies away from him for a few minutes as it became a safety issue (scissors). Reminding him of what was expected at the beginning of class was also helpful. |