9/1/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Sandra Haag
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I currently have a student with a degenerative muscular disease. His mental abilities are not affected, but his large and small motor skills are rapidly deteriorating. Our school has served him since he was in kindergarten and he is currently in 2nd grade. He has an "eyes on all the time" policy because of the possibilities of falling and choking. In music, he sits close to the front with a buddy. He participates in everything in the class except for dancing and running. He can move from area to area (like 4 corners) with help. I put instruments and manipulatives on a small lap desk for easy access. For our 1st grade school musical last year, he had a chair with arms that he sat in during the entire thing. He also held up signs when the other students did certain moves. He played maracas when students danced. He seemed to have a fabulous time and also learned the same music elements as the entire class. |
9/1/2022
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Sandra Haag
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When students with certain IEPs need time away, are too stimulated, or need time to themselves, I will put them on a computer and have them work online on the same concept I am working on in the class. Quaver is a good example of an app in which I teach the class as a whole, but students can also be learning on their own. I can see how the student is progressing. When they are calm or they can join the group, I assess them along with others. It seems to work really well and the students enjoy it. |
9/1/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Sandra Haag
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A 6th grade student has a "specific learning disability". One accommodation is preferential seating. Though I don't put him front and center, I seat him near the front and not beside potential behavioral issues. Another accommodation is verbal encouragement. I have seen first hand his discouragement wen he doesn't get it right the first time. For instance, while playing ukulele chords, i make it a point to ask his group how they're doing and if he has it right, perhaps show others how to do it using his efforts. Fake verbal praise is clear to students, so I try to sincerely offer wrods to let him know he's on the right track! |