12/6/2021
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Tim Dycus
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I had a student with Tourette Syndrome and sometimes their ticks or out burst made it difficult because of the hands on nature of the course. The best part was that the student was very comfortable with talking and telling the class about his Tourette's. By the student talking with the class, the students got to know and learn about Tourette's. It also made him feel proud and confident to be able to talk in front of other students and let them know its okay ask questions about his Tourette's. Was amazing year and class period to see how students learned about each other. |
12/6/2021
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Tim Dycus
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I have students with several different disabilities ADHD, Asperger’s, and Visual in my art classes throughout the year. I have 2D courses, painting, AP, and Portfolio courses in my room. Sometimes I either have a para pro or even another student in the classroom with the student. I usually let them sit wherever they feel comfortably but sometimes they like to sit near my desk. Always have students in my class that love to help and make sure the students feel comfortable in the classroom setting. Visuals, power points, written on white board and handheld instructions are given out in my classroom as well.
I had a student with orthopedic Impairment I have computers with instructions that the student and another student with myself assist the student. I made power points for the student so myself, para pro or another student assist them as well. |
12/6/2021
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Tim Dycus
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In my 24yrs of teaching I have had several autistic students. I am a project-based classroom, I grade each student’s knowledge off the project they turn in. When I had the autistic student I used small assignments ( quick sketches or drawings ) portfolios, sketchbook assignments to help me track their progress throughout the class. I made sure I checked on them daily and checked their work several times a week to monitor their progress and to make sure the understood the process. I have conversations with them as well about if they understand, like or want to change something in the assignment. I have a lot of give and take with my assignments if I need to change something up for any students. I asked them do they like the assignment, what would they change if not, how can I make it better or more understandable. I ask for their input, so they feel comfortable in the classroom setting. I always treat each student as an individual because I teach 9-12, students who love art and don’t, student with or without disabilities so I want to make sure each student is enjoying art as best they can. |