This is the last reflection I will write for this class. It is now over. It was good, but I am glad it's all done. Monday we talked about responding to student behavior and got our final. Wednesday we worked on our final. Friday we graded our finals. It was a good week.
Monday we talked about FBA which is functional behavioral analysis. MD is manifestation determination. BIP is behavior improvement plan. We discussed the behavior of children with disabilities and that sometimes it is because of their disability that they have behavior that isn't good. This is what the FBA is for. FBA analyses the behavior and decides if it is because of the disability or not. This is when a BIP is made. This is a plan put in place to discuss how to improve the behavior, even if it is improved slowly.
Wednesday we worked in our group to finish the final. We discussed what to do on Monday and split things up, but then on Wednesday we finalized it, so it would be ready for our peers to grade on Friday. It was a very productive day.
Friday is here! This was our last class. It was definitely beneficial to learn about the different kinds of disabilities and to know what to do with them in the classroom. We graded two different exams from two groups. One did fantastic! The other was good. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow.
Bye!
Friday, July 15, 2016
Friday, July 8, 2016
2 day week!
This week was a little funny from the 3 day weekend. That's okay though because we still learned lots! Wednesday we talked about visual impairments some more. Then on Friday we learned about emotional disturbances.
When we talked a little more about visual impairments the groups decided to do an activity. They put blindfolds on us and we had to be led around the top floor. It took a lot of trust. I went first and put the blindfold on. Walking through the hall was scary because I couldn't feel the wall, but I also couldn't tell where I was going. Getting a drink from the water fountain was especially difficult. I couldn't find where the water was. Then I led someone else around and for me it was less scary because I could see, but for them it was hard because they had to depend on me completely for their sight.
It would be difficult to become blind. The world is such a seeing world, but without it people can still function and that amazes me.
Friday we talked about emotional disturbances. There are different kinds under that label such as depression, OCD, Phobias, and more. We focused on those three kinds. Depression is a scary thing because it isn't just sad. It is more than that because it is hopelessness and low self esteem and it can be life threatening. There are medications and treatments for depression that should help. People should try to be aware that most people don't have great lives and everyone struggles with something.
OCD was interesting to learn about. I know that OCD can be a little things, but extreme OCD is more than just wanting things to be right. We watched a video of a man expressing what he felt. It was frustrating for him because he was arguing with himself because some of him knew what he wanted to do was irrational. In the classroom it can be helpful to let them help with organization and give them small jobs around the classroom to help them feel comfortable. They may need more time for tests and other activities.
Lastly we talked about Phobias. There are different levels of phobias, but fear is not the same thing as phobia. A phobia makes someone compelled to avoid the thing at all costs. It can be a fear of a situation, place, thing, or activity. The best thing for this is the avoid the phobia in the classroom, but if it adversely affects their education then therapy may be the best thing for them.
This week was very informative and I really liked the part about emotional disturbances the best! I think the mind is an interesting thing. It is important to remember that everyone is a child of God and he loves them no matter what.
When we talked a little more about visual impairments the groups decided to do an activity. They put blindfolds on us and we had to be led around the top floor. It took a lot of trust. I went first and put the blindfold on. Walking through the hall was scary because I couldn't feel the wall, but I also couldn't tell where I was going. Getting a drink from the water fountain was especially difficult. I couldn't find where the water was. Then I led someone else around and for me it was less scary because I could see, but for them it was hard because they had to depend on me completely for their sight.
It would be difficult to become blind. The world is such a seeing world, but without it people can still function and that amazes me.
Friday we talked about emotional disturbances. There are different kinds under that label such as depression, OCD, Phobias, and more. We focused on those three kinds. Depression is a scary thing because it isn't just sad. It is more than that because it is hopelessness and low self esteem and it can be life threatening. There are medications and treatments for depression that should help. People should try to be aware that most people don't have great lives and everyone struggles with something.
OCD was interesting to learn about. I know that OCD can be a little things, but extreme OCD is more than just wanting things to be right. We watched a video of a man expressing what he felt. It was frustrating for him because he was arguing with himself because some of him knew what he wanted to do was irrational. In the classroom it can be helpful to let them help with organization and give them small jobs around the classroom to help them feel comfortable. They may need more time for tests and other activities.
Lastly we talked about Phobias. There are different levels of phobias, but fear is not the same thing as phobia. A phobia makes someone compelled to avoid the thing at all costs. It can be a fear of a situation, place, thing, or activity. The best thing for this is the avoid the phobia in the classroom, but if it adversely affects their education then therapy may be the best thing for them.
This week was very informative and I really liked the part about emotional disturbances the best! I think the mind is an interesting thing. It is important to remember that everyone is a child of God and he loves them no matter what.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Visual impairment
Friday was my favorite day this week! And not just because it's the weekend and it's a long weekend, but it's because we talked to Emily, who has a visual impairment. It was a neat experience to hear her point of view. Monday we finished our UDL and differentiation. Wednesday we had a guest speaker come from the disabilities office on campus to discuss what our school does for those with disabilities.
Monday we finished the UDL and differentiation lessons. We only had one left and it was braiding hair. Not just a regular braid, but it was a french braid. Let me tell you, I am not good at french braiding. Someone french braided my hair with one hand! It's impressive the things you can do with the right amount of help. I guess that is the point of differentiation.
Wednesday was a pretty good day. We had someone from the disabilities services office come and talk to us. He talked a lot about success versus access and self advocacy. The university does access, but not necessarily success. Everyone has access to what they need to be successful, but that does not mean that they will be successful. He talked about self advocacy. When freshmen come in from high school then either they don't know until later or the parents come in and advocate for the child. At first this is fine, but eventually the person must advocate for themselves. I think this is an important skill for everyone to develop.
Finally Friday! We got to class and Skyped with Emily, a blind 15 year old. The best part about all of it is that she is comfortable with herself and doesn't let her impairment stop her. She showed us her braille equipment and the things she can do. The only thing she won't do is drive, but even then she will still be able to get around. The things she can do are unlimited. Her mom talked a lot about the hope and faith that got them through the whole situation. It is incredible what happens when you believe. The main thing from her was that anything is possible and the best way to help our students succeed is to believe in them.
I am thankful for the opportunity to hear Emily's story and learn more about the things I can do to be a better teacher.
Monday we finished the UDL and differentiation lessons. We only had one left and it was braiding hair. Not just a regular braid, but it was a french braid. Let me tell you, I am not good at french braiding. Someone french braided my hair with one hand! It's impressive the things you can do with the right amount of help. I guess that is the point of differentiation.
Wednesday was a pretty good day. We had someone from the disabilities services office come and talk to us. He talked a lot about success versus access and self advocacy. The university does access, but not necessarily success. Everyone has access to what they need to be successful, but that does not mean that they will be successful. He talked about self advocacy. When freshmen come in from high school then either they don't know until later or the parents come in and advocate for the child. At first this is fine, but eventually the person must advocate for themselves. I think this is an important skill for everyone to develop.
Finally Friday! We got to class and Skyped with Emily, a blind 15 year old. The best part about all of it is that she is comfortable with herself and doesn't let her impairment stop her. She showed us her braille equipment and the things she can do. The only thing she won't do is drive, but even then she will still be able to get around. The things she can do are unlimited. Her mom talked a lot about the hope and faith that got them through the whole situation. It is incredible what happens when you believe. The main thing from her was that anything is possible and the best way to help our students succeed is to believe in them.
I am thankful for the opportunity to hear Emily's story and learn more about the things I can do to be a better teacher.
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