2/17/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Nora Tran
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Back when I was teaching art to preschool students, I had a student who was autistic. He hated painting, and was really worried about the paint getting on him. Because of his fear of the paint, I created more open ended lessons in which he could use other art material other than paint. |
2/22/2021
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Nora Tran
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Strategy 1- The strategy I use frequently in my class is differentiated assignments. When the lessons are very open ended with lots of options students find their own level of challenge- when we do paper sculptures, I demonstrate a bunch of different ways to sculpt paper, some easy, some medium difficulty, and some hard. I also tell my students that they may discover their own way to bend, fold, and twist the paper that I haven't demonstrated, and that finding a new way to do it is encouraged. I also ask students to think about the strength of the forms they are creating and how to reinforce the sculpture to make it stronger. I wander all over the room. stopping by demonstrating for those that need extra help or prompting them through the process.
Strategy 2- I like the strategy of self-evaluation and reflection- and also encouraging them to think with a growth mindset- for instance "I am proud that I was able to do_________, but I know I need to work on ____________________, my goal for next class is _______________. |
2/22/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Nora Tran
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In the past when I have had ADHD students, I usually have them sit closer to me and put good role models around them. I do a lot of eye contact/proximity control with them. I often give them a chance to move around the room by allowing them to distribute material. |