1/8/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Misuzu B
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I am a resource teacher and do not have students assigned to me however, I was co-teaching in a self-contained math class and worked with a visually impaired student last Friday. She was not feeling well and did not participate for most of the class. Students were working in collaborative groups, I was circulating & assisting, and when I reached her table I asked her how she was feeling. She was absent the day before and was trying to stay at school.
She asked her teacher if he had enlarged instructions for a STEM simple machine instruction manual. He told her he would have the text enlarged. In the mean time, she was instructed to use her magnifier. I asked her to read the instructions aloud. She said she wasn't a very good reader. I assured her that I would help if she needed assistance.
She began reading the instruction booklet and found a typo! She alerted her teacher and he suggested she edit the instruction booklet. She moved her magnifier to write the correct word however, she was struggling to find the typo without the magnifier. I suggested she use the magnifier to find and revise the word. It was a cumbersome task as the magnifier had a limited range of motion. She revealed she would typically use the CCTV but, class was ending soon and she didn't want to set it up. She was successful in editing the text and she seemed pleasantly satisfied. A great teacher moment I'm very happy to share.
edited by Misuzu B on 1/8/2017 |
1/8/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Misuzu B
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I have used mnemonic devices such as PEMDAS and graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams. Mnemonics help students recall information and graphic organizers help students visualize similarities and differences while comparing and contrasting. Graphic organizers and mnemonics can easily be incorporated into classroom instruction. Bell work and class notes can be recorded on graphic organizers and mnemonics is used in math education to assist students recall information. PEMDAS and SOH CAH TOA are examples of mnemonics.
I have used a 3D computer to engage students with ADHD and Social/Emotional Disorder. I have also used augmented reality applications, such as Quiver to engage students in interactive lessons. |
1/8/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Misuzu B
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Students created a model of a plant or animal cell using labels to identify major components of the cell. Assessment accommodations are providing small group testing and extended time. Small group testing and extended time provides a safe, non-threatening environment which is least restrictive for the student. |
1/8/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Misuzu B
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One particular student I am thinking of has ADHD/Social Emotional Disorder. He is very sweet if he knows you however if he doesn't know you, he can be verbally abusive. He will shut down if anyone in the class annoys him in the slightest. This is a problem for the student because he is not getting the instruction he needs because he will refuse to do work or will request to see his counselor. |