6/16/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Andrew Burk
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Last school year I taught a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder. His autism affected his learning by the way in which stimuli, particularly loud music, affected him. He wore earmuffs to help him process the loud noises in band class. He is a percussionist. He also would interpret some instructions and social situations differently than other students. If the entire class was being modified due to behavior issues, he took it personally as if he was the cause of the issue and would become upset. To modify class for him and help accommodate him, I was careful to not issue group discipline. Additionally, I limited side conversations and playing out of turn by the students to keep the classroom environment calm and organized. This helped him engage fully in class. |
6/17/2022
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Andrew Burk
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I have used technology to help students with disabilities excel in the classroom. One thing we have used is Plickers, a form of assessment software. Every student has a QR code on the back of their binder, and we use an ipad to scan answers to quizzes in the moment based on how the student holds the QR code. This helps students answer questions without having to write, which a student struggled with due to a motor issue. |
6/17/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Andrew Burk
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An example of an adapted assessment for a student with a disability in a rhythm reading/performing assessment is to clap only the downbeats. |