Nancy Dean & Diane Fairchild “Making the Classroom Inclusive” July 2, 2002 Treasure Island “A...
-
Upload
douglas-johnson -
Category
Documents
-
view
220 -
download
3
Transcript of Nancy Dean & Diane Fairchild “Making the Classroom Inclusive” July 2, 2002 Treasure Island “A...
Nancy Dean & Diane Fairchild“Making the Classroom Inclusive”
July 2, 2002Treasure Island
““A California Public Charter School”A California Public Charter School”
Accommodations• Changes in course content,
teaching strategies, standards, test presentation, location, timing, scheduling, expectations, student responses, environmental structuring, and/or other attributes which provide access for a student/trainee with a disability to participate in a course or job.
Accommodation Process:• Identify• Discuss with
Disability Team• Write an
Accommodation Plan
• Notify all service providers
• Monitor/Modify Plan as needed
Inclusive Classrooms…
• Diversity is valued and celebrated• There is a sense of community in
which everyone belongs• There is an array of services• Research based instructional
strategies are used• Staff members are collaborative
Inclusive Philosophy…
•If material is presented appropriately, all students can learn
Inclusive StrategiesMeet your students where they are and take them where you want them to be…
Inclusive Strategies•Discover a way to connect with each student –
•Build the relationship
Inclusive StrategiesTeach to your students’ strengths or best learning styles
Main Idea
Inclusive
Strategies•Circulate around the room, touching base with all students often
Inclusive Strategies
•Provide frequent, clear, non-judgmental feedback
Inclusive Strategies
•Place feedback in “the big picture”
Inclusive Strategies
•Help your students set up realistic timelines
Inclusive Strategies•Breakdown or “chunk” larger assignments into smaller parts
Inclusive Strategies
•Use a positive approach to discipline
Inclusive Strategies
•Tell students the purpose of each lesson
Inclusive Strategies
•Attempt to relate each activity or lesson to “real life”
Inclusive Strategies
•Provide partial outlines, study guides, and teach learning strategies
Inclusive Strategies
•Provide opportunities for each student to succeed
Inclusive Strategies•Create an inclusive environment in your classroom
Inclusive Strategies
•Enjoy your students !
Look hard for moments to share
laughter. Genuinely appreciate that your
students are individuals worth knowing. It is
not a common experience for them.
They will always remember it.
Preventing Burnout
Recognize your reaction. Withhold your judgment. Look for ways to diffuse your feelings. Don’t take things personally. Keep your compassion, not your pity. Honor the work you do.
Why We Keep Trying… When you cannot achieve academic goals, respectful interaction is even more crucial.