12/17/2022
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Freamon McNair III
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I have several students who are identified as Autistic or on the Autism spectrum. A few of them tend to get very easily frustrated and discouraged when they feel they are being criticized. For example, I have a kindergartner who hides under tables or in a covey hole when she feels as if she is in trouble. Another student, a 3rd grader, withdraws himself from the class when he senses the slightest bit of criticism from the teacher. I let them stay to themselves under these circumstances, as long as they are not disturbing the other students. |
12/19/2022
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Freamon McNair III
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Question 2:
I once had a student at a middle school who was dyslexic. Every writing assignment was handwritten. When it was time to help him make the correct spelling of some words, I had to sound the words out for him to understand. I also had to allow him time to finish assignments. If I had to revisit the situation, I would have minimized the duration of the writing assignment for him so that his work was clear and concise. Another idea is to allow him more time to write out his ideas and thoughts. At that time, the students were allowed the entire class period to complete the assignment. |