4/5/2023
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Jennifer Gironda
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My very first year of teaching I had a student that used a wheelchair and also had limited hand/arm use. I was so nervous, I wanted to make sure that he would enjoy class, and that I could modify projects for him as needed. He had a para that came with him, and my main issue ended up being to try and get the para to do less so that the artwork could be the students' creation- because the para enjoyed art too. I think the think that I learned is first not to assume, to let him show me what he could do and then make modifications as needed. I made sure to just always have one table that stayed raised up, with one chair moved to the side so that he always had a spot, and I tried to be mindful of how I set up materials, making sure that he could reach. |
4/5/2023
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Jennifer Gironda
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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 art classroom. Be sure to identify or describe the specific technology and the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
I really love to use Peer Partners because I feel that it is so beneficial to both students, and it is in keeping with Marzano (which is big in my district) The student that is assisting is able to 'show what they know' and further their own skills while helping another student. I feel like sometimes the kids listen better when it comes from a peer, they are able to put it in 'kidspeak'. Also, it helps to create a sense of community where we are invested in not only our own learning but also the learning of our peers. |
4/5/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Jennifer Gironda
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1. Provide/Describe one or more examples of adapted or alternative assessments you have successfully used in the art classroom for students with disabilities. Be sure to identify the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
One assessment strategy that has worked well for me for all learners is a 'show what you know' approach. When possible, I like to give the students an opportunity to share what they have learned with me in their own words (or images). This has worked really well with various abilities and disabilities- my favorite is having the students create posters on topics and share information, including hand drawn step-by-step graphics. |