4/5/2021
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Amber Nall
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I am a secondary art instructor. One of my students is both visually impaired and is intellectually disabled with little to no assistance from another instructor in my class. She struggles just to color in the lines. I gave her playdoh one day and had her make simple shapes and letters. she enjoyed the differentiation. I am thinking of having her put an elementary art puzzle together next.... |
4/6/2021
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Amber Nall
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- Describe how two of the strategies discussed could potentially be implemented in your classroom. Be sure to identify the two strategies by name and describe how they could be used to address the needs of a student with a disability: Two strategies I plan to implement into the class are "task cards" and "cubing." These allow for instruction to be better divided for individualized instruction and can group students according to need. They also account for certain abilities and interests of individual students.
- 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 describe the specific technology and how it assisted the student with a disability: One way that I have used technology in my classroom is by incorporating the smartboard and projector screen to display videos about an artist's life, and to show artwork by those particular artists. Using the larger screen makes it more visible to students who can't see as well. Having students use the pen on the smartboard to circle objects and point out elements of art and principle of design creates an interactive and engaging atmosphere.
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4/6/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Amber Nall
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Typically at least 20% of my fine arts classes contain students with learning disabilities. Student journaling is one assessment that has worked great in the past. I keep a folder/mini portfolio in the classroom for them that contains ongoing work, journaling, practice exercises, handouts, etc. We periodically look at it throughout the year and self-evaluate old work compared to new work. It is a great way to visually see ongoing improvements and things that still need improvemnet. |