In my fieldwork I've had the opportunity to participate in clerical work as well as help the teachers with preparation and grading of assignments. I have had the opportunity to grade spelling words in 4th grade as well as making copies. I have also picked up copies for multiple 4th grade classes and collated the documents for each of the teachers.
In Mrs. L's class this week she had me grade spelling tests and look over guided reading summaries. She asked me to grade the summaries and gave me guidelines on how to do so. I really enjoyed reading the comments of the students about the various books they are reading. Not only did they have to write a summary they also had to write a response to what they read. Many expressed feelings, some asked questions and many made predictions about what would happen next. I always look forward to helping out in the classroom. It is a very rewarding experience and there are never any dull moments!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
Modifications for Exceptional Students
In one class I've observed there is a student with Spina Bifida. This student is confined to a wheelchair. He is part of the regular classroom setting and has many friends among his peers. His teacher has mentioned that at the beginning of the year he wouldn't write, but now he is doing very well and doing his assignments along with the other children.
One modification I've noticed for this student is his desk. He is in first grade, and the desks there are small. This student has a tall desk to accommodate his wheelchair. His teacher has also kept his desk near the door so he doesn't have to maneuver around to many obstacles.
Another modification I noticed was on the K-2 playground. About 2 weeks ago it was shut down for several days so a ramp could be added. This ramp has benefited the student in First Grade so he is able to go to the playground on his own without assistance. I've been very impressed to see the accommodations for him, yet he has not been singled out. He is treated like the other students and doesn't seem to feel that he is different.
One modification I've noticed for this student is his desk. He is in first grade, and the desks there are small. This student has a tall desk to accommodate his wheelchair. His teacher has also kept his desk near the door so he doesn't have to maneuver around to many obstacles.
Another modification I noticed was on the K-2 playground. About 2 weeks ago it was shut down for several days so a ramp could be added. This ramp has benefited the student in First Grade so he is able to go to the playground on his own without assistance. I've been very impressed to see the accommodations for him, yet he has not been singled out. He is treated like the other students and doesn't seem to feel that he is different.
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