View and respond: Through a student's eyes by Mrs. D'Amato

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 02:51:56 UTC

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Reading Challenges

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 02:51:56 UTC

Math Challenges

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 03:10:36 UTC

Writing Challenges

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 03:15:23 UTC

Attention Challenges

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 03:20:18 UTC

Organization Challenges

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 03:22:22 UTC

Hearing Impairments

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 03:27:17 UTC

Sensory Challenges/Autism

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 03:28:24 UTC

Reading Challenges (Dyslexia Simulator)

rdamato1 — 2024-07-29 03:30:07 UTC

2024-08-01 15:16:39 UTC

It is challenging as a math teacher to think about ways to make math more engaging, particularly in light of the way Sam talked in the video about his perceptions on his ability in math class.

2024-08-01 15:16:42 UTC

I really liked the organization ideas (color coded calendars, checklists, and such) for everyone including myself.

agrasso13 — 2024-08-01 15:17:29 UTC

It was a good reminder that with reading challenges at the high school level, students have felt frustration for YEARS. The student in the video described it as "the worst feeling ever". It is so important to be cognizant of the reality that they have strong emotional reactions and that their skill-level will often impact their behavior in and out of the classroom because of how it makes them feel.

Dyslexia Simulator

2024-08-01 15:18:01 UTC

Holy cow. Really difficult to understand and process, but I was able to push through largely because I have a frame and reference for reading under normal circumstances that formed a framework for me. I can't imagine how much more difficult it would be if that had been my entire history with reading. It would make any task that involved reading so much more daunting.

Watching the math challenges video reminded me how our attitude towards the students’ learning can have such a big impact. Staying positive and encouraging can be exactly what that student needs when they feel despair about their abilities to be successful in whatever they’re doing.

2024-08-01 15:18:34 UTC

2024-08-01 15:18:40 UTC

There are moments in which its easy to feel "scatter brain" and that dyslexia simulator immediately gave me those feelings. I wouldn't even know where to begin if I had to present on what I read.

My oldest is dyslexic and was not diagnosed until she completed college and was ready to take her boards. She always did poorly on every test because of the time issue. Having the ability to take extra time on her exams has led her to working in the medical field.

2024-08-01 15:18:43 UTC

Attention Challenges thoughts

2024-08-01 15:18:56 UTC

I LOVED how the presenter said "let's keep our eyes focused on the gifts of our children, their strengths... their spontaneity, creativity, etc. So we can help them unwrap their gifts!" That's a re-framing technique that I think will really help me to keep in mind a sense of wonder at the uniqueness of each child. I also loved how Noah (the 11th grader) described ways he helped himself focus - such as doing a pushup with each verb he was learning in Latin! Super creative and practical!

Attention Challenges

aurbina37 — 2024-08-01 15:18:58 UTC

I think it can be useful for us to understand students with attention challenges and help them find strategies rather to dismiss them as disruptive or having poor behavior.

Sensory Overload

2024-08-01 15:19:05 UTC

I thought the video captured well the reality of being overloaded. I think the important part is finding sources that students can control and ways of managing them when they are at school. Sources like lack of rest, feeling disconnected from others. The acronym HALT could be useful for students to be aware of.

2024-08-01 15:19:50 UTC

Dyslexia simulator was too real. Name calling towards someone who is trying but cannot perform like the rest is unacceptable.

2024-08-01 15:20:04 UTC

The dyslexia simulator required a lot of concentration. As someone who grew up with a sibling with severe dyslexia, I knew of its challenges but never fully understood. Something like including more time for reading articles or having an app that read to students could help in the classroom.

Math Challenges

2024-08-01 15:21:48 UTC

As high school teachers we have a passion for teaching our subject but we must not forget about the different intelligences students bring into the classroom and use that to help them learn. We need to minimize their areas of weakness with support, encouragement, and patience.

I watched the organization and attention challenges because I personally struggle with those issues myself. In my subject area we are constantly moving and have very little assignments so I feel like I already help relieve that stress for students with that need. I do want to make a better effort of setting aside time every Monday to help them get their lives together and plan out their week in health class.

2024-08-01 15:22:26 UTC

I think that all individual students are unique and have their own methods and ways of learning. We as teachers need to be patient & use the tools we know to try and assist these students. We can also take time to continue to learn more methods that will assist all students and not be afraid to try new approaches. I feel all students want to be successful in their adventures in school.

2024-08-01 15:22:58 UTC