8/14/2021
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Shannon Green
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Think of a student with a disability you have now, or have had in the past. Identify their disability. Describe the way in which their disability affected their learning. Describe at least one or more ways you successfully accommodated or modified instruction for this student. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
As an elementary art teacher, I have worked with many students with varying disabilities through the years. One that comes to mind with much success was a kindergarten boy who was developmentally delayed. He was not very vocal, had difficulty sitting in his seat, and could not hold onto supplies (pencils, crayons, scissors). I gave him opportunities to practice writing and drawing with pencil grips, as well as give him specialized scissors that assisted him in his fine motor skills development. I would allow him more creative freedom in his art production to assist him with his hand grip development. Once he became more successful in this area, his interest sparked and his ability to sit in his seat lasted longer and longer. He was eventually able to write his name, color inside given areas, and cut and glue successfully. |
9/7/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Shannon Green
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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.
I have drawing tablets that I received as a grant that are of great use for students with varying disabilities. This new "material" really helps to engage my students who have a hard time developing their ideas in their creative art process. It gives them to ability to make mistakes without frustration developing. The tablets allows students to practice art skills in a new new using technology, and has increased engagement in many of my lessons. They also assist students with visual impairments, emotional disabilities, and occupational impairments |
9/7/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Shannon Green
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Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities.
I allow my students to keep an art journal that I use for all my students. These are very useful as an adapted assessment for students with disabilities. They can use them for free expression, practice vocabulary, and write down/draw information they might like or dislike in a lesson. This information also assists me in the grading process, and allows ongoing and summative assessing. |