Lizette F. Knight

Lizette F. Knight July 18, 2014

Strategies for Special

Education

OBJECTIVES The participants should be able to…appraise appropriate strategies in the

classroom to assist individual learning stylesadhere in providing success to all students

with special needs appreciate the significant contributions to

special children. attend to one’s need as teacher.

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Teaching Children with Special Needs

Jesus, the Master Teacher had a way of making everyone feel they belonged.

Jesus serves as our model for inclusion, the belief that all children-gifted, at-risk, physically, emotionally, and profoundly handicapped-are to be included in the group and have their needs appropriately met.

Mentally Delayed Children

The teacher can:Speak more slowly with pauses.Use repetitionGive directions one at a timeAllow a predictable environmentRender multisensory tasks

Intellectually Gifted Children

The teacher can:

Allow honest expression of emotionBe flexible, extra time for projectsCater to activities for creativityDevelop their interestEncourage brain storming of ideas

Children who lack self-control

The teacher can:Patiently teach and carePermit a higher level of activity Prevent over-stimulation Provide quiet placesPractice as model problem solvingPay attention to good behavior

Children with Physical Disabilities

The teacher can:Ask parents to teach the signs they useBe sure that light sources are helpfulCheck the sound level Develop a simpler expressions

Classroom Environment Eliminate distractionsNotice variables and use them Value frequent breaksInclude extra supplies Reduce stress in the classroomOrganize by the use a checklist Nurture a conducive environment

Minimize the amount of workAllow extra time for work completionNote short work periods with breaks Announce several remindersGive extra time to complete worksEndow with a specific place for works

Time Management and Transitions

Assessment and GradingTest in varied waysExempt student from district wide testingSupply as much time to complete Time into small schedulesImplement percentage for passing gradeNote monitored breaks from testGive retakes of test as needed.

Presentation of Materials

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Modify expectations Allow the use of gadget Tap creativity for attention Translate if neededExplain learning expectationsReproduce a model of end productShorten assignments into segments

MAXIMUM LEARNING TEACHING

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STIMULUS SETTING

SPIRIT AS DIRECTOR OF GODLINESS

SPIRIT AS COUNSELOR

SPIRIT AS EMPOWERER

SPIRIT AS TEACHER

Teachers can’t provide all the preferred learning-teaching methods of all students, however, teachers can cause learning in the lives of the students.

THE GOAL: BALANCED

LEARNERS

TEACHER

The goal of teaching is to get everyone to learn. Teachers can cause learning through creative teaching

Teachers who use only their favorite styles need to get out of their comfort zones to be more versatile.

The GOAL: Creative Teachers

LEARNER-CENTERED

LESSON PLANNING

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Lesson Planning for Maximum Learning

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The Process: Functions of HBLT

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TRANSFORMATIONAL INSPIRATIONAL

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TRANSFERRABLE MOTIVATIONAL

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Teachers need to understand the learning styles of your learners. Enjoy the process and match their learning styles with the creative methods they prefer.

TOOK: Star Teacher (Joanna Fuchs)

I always love your class;Your teaching helps me see,That to have a happy life,Learning is the key.

You understand your students;You’re sensitive and smart.You’re a skillful teacher;I knew it from the start.

I’m grateful for your wisdomFor the teacher that you are;You’re a very good person,And as a teacher, you’re a star!

TOOKTO TEACH IS TO TOUCH ANDTO TRANSFORM ALIFE FOREVER

CREATIVETEACHING

What is creative teaching?

A2Z, 1-8

Creative Teaching• Is employing methods

that will cause a learner to desire to learn.

• Is the art of combining one’s knowledge of the lesson and the learner in lesson planning.

What can creative teaching do?

Creative Teaching Catalyzes in innovative ProcessRekindles interest to learn and teachExcites teachers and learnersAttracts learner’s readinessTaps resources and methodsInvolves learnersValues variety teaching methodsEnriches the experiences of learner A2Z 9-12

Why creative teaching?

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SO EACH ONE MAY LEARN

Methods for the HOOKOpener questions

Action songs

Feeling questions

Games

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Methods for the BOOK Lectures with varied techno- teaching

aids Integrated learning activities like discussions Interactive built- in quiz, mental games and

cognitive boasters in between long lectures. More pa - A2Z p. 146-150

METHODS FOR THE LOOKAnswer the

question.Diary Entry .Envelope

SurpriseFishbowl

Gallery Walk Index card JeopardyKey IdeasLove Notes

METHODS FOR THE LOOK Open ended

Questions Pros and Cons Quiz Master Relevant Timeline Students

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Unsure So What’s Up?

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Methods for the TOOK

Methods used are those that learners can take home - individually or as a group.

An assignment, a research paper, extended reflection writing, and personal practice.

Items for learners to take as a reminder of the lesson learned.

METHODS FOR THE TOOK

• Accountability. Picture of a friend

• Compassion – Band-Aid, tissue paper, hanky

• Discipleship. Fish pictures or stickers

• Forgiveness – Nail, Eraser ( mistakes” erased)

• Gospel – Witnessing Beads, sandal or toy shoes

METHODS FOR THE TOOKStewardship – Clock, watch, and play money

Unity - Cord or any item to “tie” the unity.

Victory – Helmet, sword (play toy)

Work - Gloves, apron, and hand towels.

Zealousness- coffee or any energizing drinks.

LOOK: In your opinion, describe a good lesson plan.

Criteria of Evaluation

The learning objective is clearly stated. The learning objective is achieved. The learning readiness (hook) is appropriate.Activities (book) are effective. Learning activities (look) are appropriate The conclusion of the session is motivational.

(took).

Teacher Care: PROPER Holistic Wellness

Your health is your greatest wealth. Teaching is hard work. Unless you

acknowledge the need to be mentally dynamic, vocationally committed,

physically fit, emotionally resilient, socially becoming and spiritually growing, you will have a hard time

advancing in the teaching ministry.

Activate academic assessment: Be evaluated.

Beat boredom: Be creativeConfront mental slothfulness. Go on a

sabbatical.Develop life-long learning desire: Be

updated

A. Mental Dynamism: The Challenge for Lifelong Learning

Expand your income. Manage your finances

Fix your grooming. It counts in your vocation.

Go for goals. Aim for the bestHeighten the job satisfaction.

Be passionate in your teaching.

Vocational Vitality: A Goal to Grasp

Incorporate regular exercise and balanced diet. Be fit and healthy.

Join in some kind of rest and recreation (R&R). Be happy.

Keep track of your weight. Overweight management!

Learn to use your voice properly. Limit laryngitis.

Physical Fitness: A Practice to Persist in Life

Maintain sound sleeping habits. Enjoy that peaceful rest.

Notice your thoughts for they affect your emotions. Learn to control your thoughts.

Overcome emotional overload with humor. Take care of your heart.

Plan ahead and prepare early. Avoid the stress from rush and hurry.

Quell stress. Manage stress effectively.

Emotional Resilience: An Attribute to Nurture

Resolve conflict effectively. Be at peace with everyone.

Strengthen interpersonal relationship skills. Try varied strategies to encourage.

Be an encourager. Understand your learners.

Modify your model of teaching.

Social Suitability: A Resolve to Sustain

Value your time with God: Walk with Him daily. Work in the power of the Holy Spirit: Be filled

with the Holy Spirit.Xerox or copy the Master Teacher: Learn at the

feet of Jesus. Yield to Godly virtues: Be transformed in your

character. Zealously guard your life in Christ: Grow in

Christ-likeness and strive to finish well.

Spiritual Growth: A Call to Christ-Likeness

Romans 12:2

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

“Metamorpho” - Metamorphosis

WITH THIS RING, I COMMIT TO BE A

CREATIVE-HOLISTIC STAR TEACHER

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