4/15/2020
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Jennifer Grikstas
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One of my students with ASD needs instructions repeated and clarified. I will give her larger pieces of paper so she can create on a bigger scale with ease. I make sure to demonstrate the projects near her and offer a lot of visuals for the lessons she is taught. She can become resistant and upset if she thinks she has made a mistake, but consistent praise helps keep her motivated to continue and try new things. It does take a lot more attention from the class, but the positive reinforcement tends to make other students in the class, with and without disabilities, say encouraging words to her as well. |
4/15/2020
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Jennifer Grikstas
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2. Describe at least one way you have used technology to meet the needs of a student with a disability in your classroom. Be sure to identify or describe the specific technology and the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
One way I use technology is by using PowerPoint Presentation on my brightlinks for my students. One student with ADHD was able to focus and respond to the interactive shapes I included for a Piet Mondrian lesson. He was able to watch geometric shapes form on the board, then find his own shape. It kept his attention, and I was able to assess if he could identify a geometric shape in a work of art. The presentation also allowed me to include videos to reinforce recognition of the artist's style and how music can inspire art. |
4/15/2020
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Jennifer Grikstas
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1. Provide/Describe one or more examples of adapted or alternative assessments you have successfully used in the classroom for students with disabilities. Be sure to identify the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
I have a self-contrained class of about 5 students that merges with 3rd grade class of about 17 students. These students have a wide range of needs and accommodations, as well as grade levels and abilities. For the Chinese New Year Dragons we created, students created color wheels as part of the body. I adapted the lesson to allow for a different number of colors required (6 for K-2, 12 for 3-5), and focused more on color theory and exploration for my accommodation students. They all really enjoyed the project. |