10/14/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Cher O'Bryant
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Disclaimer: I am not a visual arts teacher, but there isn't category for school counselors and some elementary school counselors are included in Fine Arts.
I currently have a few students with disabilities but one comes to mind. This particular student is 7 years old and has autism along with another intellectual disability. He is also non-verbal. His disability prevents him from answering higher level questions in my class. He is in the IND cluster at our school and they come to fine arts with 1st grade. To accommodate the student, I provide manipulatives and toys for them to play with throughout the lesson. Because their understanding is limited, it's difficult for them to comprehend what I teach first graders. I also provide adapted assignments such as worksheets/coloring sheets that have easy instructions. |
10/14/2022
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Cher O'Bryant
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2. 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 identify or describe the specific technology and the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
I regularly utilize the SMART board in my classroom to meet the needs of students with disabilities. For example, students that have intellectual disabilities benefit from seeing visuals on the smart board of the topics that are covered in class. Videos are also displayed on the smart board to facilitate the learning of feelings, and other SEL topics. The SMART board allows all students to see the information that is presented. Students that have visual impairments are seated at the front of the class so that they can better view the content being displayed. Videos that are played can be paused for discussion and checking for understanding among students. I also use drag/drop activities where students can touch the board and interact with sounds and words. |
10/14/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Cher O'Bryant
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1. Provide/Describe one or more examples of adapted or alternative assessments you have successfully used in the classroom for students with disabilities. Be sure to identify the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
One adaptive assessment I have used for Intellectual disability (IND) students is a feelings/emotions assessment. This particular assessment focuses on student recognition of feelings. I use this early on in the year to gauge the student's understanding of emotions and when those emotions might occur. From there I can determine whether or not they need a refresher on emotions/feelings, or if we can explore those feelings more and when they occur in certain areas of life. |