3/15/2023
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Leslie Dickey
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I have a 2nd grader with ASD and although he is high functioning, he needs lots of redirectioing and positive reinforcement. This is my second year with this student and he enjoys art class. Most the time he wants to do the project the way he sees fit and trying to get him to follow my directions becomes a struggle. This is where sometimes I can get him to work with a peer or one on one with me to try to teach him the skills I am trying to teach him for 2nd grade curriculum. If this does not work I try to modify my lesson plan so that he still is showing me those skills he needs but in his own way. I have found by being flexible and not worried about the final product but letting him experiment with the tools and techniques will prepare him for future projects. |
3/16/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Leslie Dickey
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- Describe an example of adapted assessment you have successfully used in the fine arts classroom for students with disabilities.
- -Allowing students with diabilities other ways to fulfill the requirments successfully with accomodations such as with technology especially Ipads. I have found many times students who lack motor skills or do not like the way something feels to create their visual art project do well with demonstrating the same skills through the Ipad and on apps such as Drawing Pad, Amaziograph and Junxaposer to name a few I use with my elementary students. This year we added a stylist for students to use and all of my students are enjoying this new technology skill on the Ipads.
- Elementary Visual Arts Teacher
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3/16/2023
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Leslie Dickey
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The first strategy I use with my studetns in my classroom is technology with Smart Boards. I being my lessons with visuals, videos, nearpods and teacher demonstrations through the Smart board technology. This is my hook I use to get students excitied about the lesson and I can give explicit instruction. Another strategy I use is Adaptive Techology Tools with the use of Ipads. Student with disabilities that need reinforcement and increased engagement for my lesson normally excel with technology based modifications.
I also use Grouping Practices or Peer Partners. My classroom is set up with groups of 3 or 4 students at each large table. I teach peer modeling where students learn from each other and support their partners by assisting and reinforcing the skills we are learning. |
3/16/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Leslie Dickey
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I have many students with ADHD who need flexible seating in order to complete assesments and or assignments. I also like to give Exit Tickets to get a temperature check of how my students feel about our project and how successful they are to complete it correctly. I have lots of students with IEPs who need that flexible seating especially proximity to teacher and with longer times to complete their art projects. I also like to have a teacher student conference where we evaluate the art project together and where the student can discuss what they think their grade should be based on a rubrics scale. |