Chapter 1: "Providing Special Education to Students with Mild Disabilities"
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This chapter introduces the different types of disabilities students in special education can have. It also describes the best practices of teaching in special education, common least restrictive environment placements, laws, and response to intervention. I decided to find a video that goes more in depth about best practices in special education. I learned that self-reflecting as a teacher is a very important component to effective teaching.
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Chapter 2: "Planning, Teaching, and Monitoring Instruction"
Observing a Lesson
I observed a teacher opening a math lesson by putting students in small groups of 4. Within the groups she made partners. Two students would get manipulatives, which were base ten cubes, and the other two students would get whiteboards. She started off by telling all of the students to take out the cubes and build whatever they want. I thought it was a great idea to let students get it out of their system because otherwise, they would be building towers and robots during the lesson instead of paying attention. Once they had a few minutes of playing with the cubes, she told them to gather either the cubes or whiteboards, whichever ones they were assigned, and to look at the board. She put 32 + 16 on the board and told them to use what they have in front of them to figure it out. Some used the manipulatives and others the whiteboards. She walked around and asked students to show her how they came up with their answers. She would praise their effort whether right or wrong, and if they were wrong, she would politely guide their thinking towards the correct answer. Next, she had a few students students show their thinking under the elmo so that the whole class could see their work on the board. It was interesting to see all the different ways students came up with the same answer. After a few problems that way, she had students switch materials. If they had whiteboards, they would now have manipulatives and vise versa. Then she repeated the process for a couple more problems. I could definitely see myself teaching a math lesson like this because there were so many positive components.
I observed a teacher opening a math lesson by putting students in small groups of 4. Within the groups she made partners. Two students would get manipulatives, which were base ten cubes, and the other two students would get whiteboards. She started off by telling all of the students to take out the cubes and build whatever they want. I thought it was a great idea to let students get it out of their system because otherwise, they would be building towers and robots during the lesson instead of paying attention. Once they had a few minutes of playing with the cubes, she told them to gather either the cubes or whiteboards, whichever ones they were assigned, and to look at the board. She put 32 + 16 on the board and told them to use what they have in front of them to figure it out. Some used the manipulatives and others the whiteboards. She walked around and asked students to show her how they came up with their answers. She would praise their effort whether right or wrong, and if they were wrong, she would politely guide their thinking towards the correct answer. Next, she had a few students students show their thinking under the elmo so that the whole class could see their work on the board. It was interesting to see all the different ways students came up with the same answer. After a few problems that way, she had students switch materials. If they had whiteboards, they would now have manipulatives and vise versa. Then she repeated the process for a couple more problems. I could definitely see myself teaching a math lesson like this because there were so many positive components.
This chapter discusses the stages of the special education process, which include pre-referral, screening, and referral. It also includes assessment, eligibility determination, and individualized education planning. This chapter also talks about the different teams involved in the special education process, scientifically-based practices, IDEA requirements for IEP, and the three planning phases for lesson planning. I learned that planning is a vital component to teaching effectively.
Chapter 3: "Learning Theories: Past and Present"
This chapter discussed the different learning theories in education. I found a picture that organizes the information very well.
Chapter 4: "Oral Languages: Strategies and Techniques"
This chapter was about the components of oral language, which include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. I found this really cool image that describes each component. I love it!
Chapter 5: "Early Reading Strategies and Techniques"
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This chapter discusses the different models of reading, the stages of reading, early reading skills, phonological skills, syllabication of words, and different activities. I found this video that goes more in depth about phonological awareness and ways to teach it.
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Chapter 6: "Later Reading: Strategies and Techniques"
This chapter is about later reading components, which include reading fluency, reading comprehension, sight word phases, and types of reading comprehension. I found this image that pretty much sums up reading comprehension levels. This chapter basically focuses on the components of effective reading instruction.
Chapter 7: "Written Language: Strategies and Techniques"
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This chapter includes information about product versus process approach to writing. Both approaches are interesting because they each depend on the way they are used to determine the effectiveness of each. This chapter talks about the writing model, composing essays, evaluating handwriting, error monitoring strategies, and teaching spelling. That is why I found this image that gives different strategies for teaching spelling.
Chapter 8: "Math: Strategies and Techniques"
Math Lesson Plan
This chapter explains the foundational mathematics knowledge and skills, such as number sense, one-to-one correspondence, vocabulary for numbers and relational concepts, place value, classification, counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. It also discusses effective ways to teach math, challenges encountered, and general approaches to math instruction. I found this image that defines the process of teaching math, which is concrete to semi-concrete to abstract.
Chapter 9: "Teaching in the Content Areas: Strategies and Techniques"
This chapter is basically all about how to be an effective teacher. It is about how to have good presentation skills, classroom management skills, routines, accommodations, and modifications. I found this video that goes more in depth about keeping students engaged. I believe that is one of the biggest factors of learning. If students can stay engaged, they will learn better!
Chapter 12 "Transitions"
Transitioning in Special Education has to do with the process of helping students be successful after high school. There are many components to transitioning services and planning, which are noted in the image above. The most important components are self-determination and self-advocacy. Students are given many transitioning options that are of most benefit to their future success. t
Chapter 13 "Collaboration and Co-Teaching to Enhance Instruction"
This chapter discusses the importance of collaborating and co-teaching. Co-teaching is when two teachers work together to achieve a common goal in a classroom setting. Collaboration is when two or more people work together, such as a general education teacher, a special education teacher, and a speech therapist. Everyone brings their own expertise. I chose this image because I feel that it depicts collaboration and co-teaching.
Resources
- http://www.seriweb.com "Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. This collection exists in order to make on-line Special Education resources more easily and readily available in one location. This site will continually modify, update, and add additional informative links."
- http://www.do2learn.com/ "Do2learn provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills."
- http://serge.ccsso.org/ "This website was designed to provide general classroom educators with quick access to information and professional development about addressing the needs of students who have disabilities and special education."
Rubric
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