https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9 en-us 2019-01-10 22:12:05 UTC 2025-11-17 14:55:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/346973311 First, I think it is most important that Robert's teacher understand that Robert's blindness does not mean that Robert is not able to learn the same content as the other general education students. Additionally, Robert will benefit from learning skills that are not included in the general education curriculum such as spatial understanding, organization skills, communication skills, study skills and braille.  These are also skills that Robert's vision specialist may work on with Robert.  Secondly, Robert's teacher should consider the physical layout of the classroom and determine if the classroom will be accessible for Robert. 
Lastly, the text suggests that Robert's teacher should prepare Robert's peers for understanding how to best socialize with a blind classmate. According to the text,  preparation for the challenges and benefits of inclusive education are important for each group to interact successfully with each other. 
Assistive technology may be used to help Robert be included in the curriculum and socially. Robert may benefit from the use of programs for magnifying computer screen text and graphics to make regular print materials accessible, Additionally, Robert may also benefit from converted materials from auditory from for large quantities of written material where reading itself or locating information in a text are not the goals of the assignment. Lastly, Robert stands to benefit from peer activities where Robert is supported by a peer, thus gaining both academic and social benefits. ]]> 2019-03-31 23:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/346973311 https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/348280740 I think Robert has been making some steady and good progress with his schooling. To make some further strides, Robert and his teachers can focus on learning compensatory and sensory efficiency skills while. He is also focused on improving mobility skills. To help Robert in class and with social skills, I think small group instruction or peer tutoring (of subject matter or compensatory skills) would help introduce Robert to social skills he is missing via observing. I would encourage Robert to seek others and ask for help. As for Robert's mobility there are many things that could help him. In school the physical arrangement of class could be set in an easy layout and not changed often so Robert can navigate easily. Robert could also get a guide dog to help him around and a cane to guide him with his walking and crossing the street. Robert could also work on building community transportation skills, for example boarding a bus and knowing the stop to get off at. For Robert's assistive technology I think both low and high AT would help. On the low end, something as simple as a magnifying glass or software/program could help Robert see text better. Robert can also learn tactile communication and braille to communicate. On a higher tech end, the computers/tablets can be ordered with braille capabilities that Robert can learn. ]]> 2019-04-03 20:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/348280740 kmonahan21 https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/348760179 Robert's classroom teacher will need to be conscious of the way the classroom is set up. Robert needs to be able to move around safely and be included in all stations or centers. Robert's teacher will also need to provide feedback on Robert's work in ways other than written or visual, such as in person or in a recording. Socially, Robert's teacher needs model how to treat Robert for other students. He should be included equally with all students and be given the chance to interact with all peers. His teacher may need to hold class meetings or open discussions with Robert and his classmates to talk about how they can best include him and what some of his needs are. A vision specialist can help Robert's teacher set up the classroom better and talk to Robert about the layout. A vision specialist can help arrange the materials in or on his desk and teach him how to organize his manipulatives. Some assistive technology that may help Robert could be text-to-speech programs that read any text entered into the program aloud. Robert would need access to a computer with the program and a set of headphones so he could use it during class. Another form of assistive technology could be enlarged print on a computer or increased font size. ]]> 2019-04-05 00:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/348760179 https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/353958064
The classroom teacher should be able to anticipate Roberts needs in order to provide an inclusive classroom environment. The BVI teacher can assist the classroom teacher with learning how to use tools Robert may require in order to be successful such as magnifying the computer screen, requesting large print materials, materials in braille and learning materials in braille. Roberts teacher must have lesson plans available so coordination between the classroom and BVI is fluent. 

A vision specialist or BVI specialist can assist the classroom teacher in organizing hte classroom in a way that suits Roberts needs. pathway will need to be clear and available at all times. Classroom furniture should not be moved unless absolutely necessary.Robert will need time to adjust to learning the layout of his new classroom. 

Roberts teacher should develop a lesson for the first day of school to introduce Robert to his peers and work on team building activities so that everyone is comfortable. Should a seeing eye dog become a tool Robert utilizes, the class will require instruction to not pay attention to the dog.

The At dept may be able to provide additional tools for Robert such as a computer, audible materials and braille materials. ]]> 2019-04-25 01:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bwilliamson9/md38dn076ta9/wish/353958064