4/12/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Sabrina Browning
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I am currently teaching a student with autism that many teachers struggle to reach but he feels safe and respected in my environment therefore he has been thriving. He has a specific green foam square that he knows to grab and sit on that is only his square. I have had talks with the other students in the class in regards to how we treat him in my room. He does not like to touch hands so we have discussed ways that he feels comfortable in those kinds of activities. I also allow him his own instrument or set of instruments for certain assignments. He also has an aversion to smells. Certain hand sanitizers bother him, so I took the time to give him a few options. These all may sound like small silly things, but providing these small accommodations, make a student with disabilities feels loved, respected, and seen. When this happens the teaching and learning process is easy! |
4/12/2022
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Sabrina Browning
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Option 1:
- Using a buddy system to help students with disabilities has help tremendously! It helps them feel comfortable while keeping them focused and on a task. This also allows a stronger student to be a leader to provide extra help with certain concepts or skills.
- 3 clip system - Music class is fast paced in a short block. Students who may struggling with shouting out and other attention seeking behavior. I have 3 paper clips or 3 erasers or even 3 marks on the board. Each time they do shout out or do something that is off task to get attention, I remove one item. When all items are gone, I have to tell their teacher. If they keep all 3, they get a reward. This does not count for questions or answers that are on task. This allows the student to think before speaking. |
4/12/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Sabrina Browning
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I currently have a 4th grade student with Autism. He needs routine, struggles with social skills, and some smells and sounds have an adverse affect on his behavior. I made sure to immediately create a routine that was special just for him. He has a green foam square that is just his, that he knows where to find it and put it on his spot every time. When playing instruments, we had to try a few sanitizers until we found one he was ok with. He feels comfortable enough to tell me when a sound bothers him. Developing relationship when these students are in a mainstream environment is crucial for their success in such a fast paced environment. Don't assume things about your student, ask them, especially older ones. |
4/12/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Sabrina Browning
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In a music classroom we have the ability to be flexible in the way we assess our students. I find that performance based assessments work the best for a variety of disabilities. It allows me to differentiate assessments on the spot depending on the student. I used my smart board to allow interaction with students who need the visual and kinesthetic elements. For students who are nonverbal they are able to come to my computer and point to the answer and allows more of a one on one testing environment. |