3/30/2020
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Crystal Strock
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One of my students has behavioral issues and trouble keeping his emotions in check. He is very intelligent and advanced in many ways, but his inability to control his actions make him a bit of a time bomb. In order to keep it in check and get the best possible work from him, I have put multiple strategies in place. The first is to always monitor his behavior when he comes in the door, and make adjustments accordingly (seating, length of intro, etc.). With him it is important to address anything he sees as a mistake QUICKLY, otherwise he will meltdown and destroy his work. Things like showing other ways to fix things, praise for the work he has done, or letting him start completely over are key. As a last resort when things do get out of hand, he knows he can find a space to isolate and regroup without a huge amount of attention being drawn to it. |
3/30/2020
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Crystal Strock
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I find graphic organizers to be useful with my ESE students. If we fill them out together it gives them a verbal component along with written and visual. Venn diagrams can be very successful in analyzing works of art. They are perfect for compare/contrast discussions. Peer partners are also a total lifesaver at times! Whether it be language barriers or even just hearing the objective repeated to help stay on task, students respond well to that tactic. |
3/30/2020
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Crystal Strock
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I find graphic organizers to be useful with my ESE students. If we fill them out together it gives them a verbal component along with written and visual. Venn diagrams can be very successful in analyzing works of art. They are perfect for compare/contrast discussions. Peer partners are also a total lifesaver at times! Whether it be language barriers or even just hearing the objective repeated to help stay on task, students respond well to that tactic. |
3/30/2020
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Crystal Strock
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In the art classroom, pre-assessment is very important. It is vital to know if basic skills need to be readdressed before beginning a lesson. A weak foundation will lead to a weak product. In an ESE setting helping with the recall and refreshing things they already know proves very helpful.
On going assessment is often key with ESE students. Even just informal assessment as you walk around the room may be the key to stop a behavioral issue/meltdown. Catching a student going astray and redirecting them mid lesson is always easier than later in the assignment. |