LIBS 2010 - "Trying" to supporting students in the classroom by

Ryan Greer

rgreer9_1 — 2024-09-15 16:09:20 UTC

I have only experienced working with special needs English Language Learner. The students that I worked with were from India and they spoke both languages. Their native language was spoken best with some broken English. They both fully understood us teachers and aides when we spoke to them. In the video we observed I liked how some of the students were able to participate in a program called sheltered instruction, which is instruction that better supports these students while using their native language. This is great so they don't fall behind and can have an increase in learning within our classrooms.

Ryan Greer

rgreer9_1 — 2024-09-15 16:09:51 UTC

I have worked in a special needs classroom for the past 8 years, so I have seen it all. I have worked in 4 different classrooms with an array of kids. Their ages were 4-10. I have gone through 6 teachers in all of those years and in one of my classrooms which I stayed in for 6 years we went through 4 teachers but use aides stayed the same. I can say I have seen some teachers treat these babies with the same respect, dignity and care as they would their own kids. Then I have seen some teachers mistreat them in ways that I had to eventually report. I have seen some teachers get very impatient with student progress and student behaviors because let's face it 90% of all special need's classes contain students with behaviors.

Ryan Greer

rgreer9_1 — 2024-09-15 16:10:24 UTC

I have only seen this in my 8 years working in a county class, but what I did see was a teacher treating the child the same as the rest.

Ryan Greer

rgreer9_1 — 2024-09-15 16:11:02 UTC

So far, I have not seen this. I have however watch some videos regarding this and from what I saw the teachers tried to incorporate specific curriculum relevant to their personal beliefs and values.

Nathaniel Diolazo

ndiolazo — 2024-09-22 18:20:03 UTC

During my observations in previous semesters, the educator had about 30 minutes of instructional time to work with small groups one at a time. While she was working with these groups, I noticed that each group had certain struggles or were placed together for specific reasons. The educator in this case, gathered all of the English Learners and Spanish Speaking students to review their phonics and sight words, since it was something that they had trouble learning. She would use a soft spoken voice and remain patient with the students until they successfully recited the word. Outside of these groups and in the classroom, she would pair up the Engligh Learners with students who were well rounded in English to help guide those who struggled, which I found was very helpful for those students.

Nathaniel Diolazo

ndiolazo — 2024-09-22 18:24:07 UTC

I have not really worked with any special needs students in the classroom, however during my observations last year, there was one student in particular who had a visual disability that made it difficult for him to read closely and afar. The teacher provided him with a screen that allowed him to zoom in and out, and provided him a light to help him see his readings or writing better. He was placed in the front of the class too, which was helpful since the teachers desk was right next to him. The teacher guides him in his classwork, and remained patient with the pace of how he does his work. I had to chance to work with him once and the student was very smart, since he was able to write quickly and correctly through his assistive device.

Nathaniel Diolazo

ndiolazo — 2024-09-22 18:28:14 UTC

I find that teachers do their best to provide their class access to materials or resources that is accessible to everyone, regardless of income backgrounds. I have not encountered or expereinced any teachers catering to students who come from low income backgrounds, other than them providing them with extra food or other things during a field trip. My coworker who is also a paraeducator had mentioned that when students were unable to purchase something at a field trip, he would shoulder some of the expenses, but this would be an after school activity and not in the classroom.

Nathaniel Diolazo

ndiolazo — 2024-09-22 18:32:14 UTC

I have not yet encountered or experienced teachers supporting LGTBQ+ students in the classroom, however I have seen videos online and certain schools in Oakland that have started incorporating curriculum that cater to the community and its beliefs. I find that teachers generally support students regardless of their ideals or backgrounds, and I feel it is important as future educators to carry on that support to promote successful lives.

Mariana Moran

mmoran5_9_1 — 2024-09-23 05:17:23 UTC

When doing my hours for LIBS classes I got to see how different teachers treat English Learners in the classroom. The two teachers that I observed were completely different. One teacher would completely disregard that the student was en English Learner. Her instruction was mainly in English and would rarely translate things for the students. I would see her translate information when it was about behavior but other than that she mainly spoke English. After asking her why she did that her response was "to get the kids used to just English". This I believe just confused the students. There were times I had to step in and translate what they had to get out or what they had to do. In a sense, I felt like those kids were getting ignored by the teacher. The second teacher I observed would translate everything. When she had slides up she included the Spanish translation of what was said. I saw that this was effective because not only was the teacher acknowledging the student in a language that they felt comfortable but they were not being ignored. I saw all the kids being included in activities and actually learn rather then in the other class I observed where I tend to see all the English Learners be in their own little corner and not socialize with the other students.

Mariana Moran

mmoran5_9_1 — 2024-09-23 05:23:03 UTC

When doing my hours of observation I have seen teachers work with special needs kids once. The student that was in the teacher's class had an aid with them the whole day. I noticed little to no interaction with the student. I noticed that the teacher would give the aid the paperwork and explain to her what they were going to do and leave the explanation to the aid. There was never a one-to-one interaction. I have personally worked with special needs students. I try to mainstream with the rest of the class. I am aware of their strengths/areas of improvement. I acknowledge their age and do not treat them as anything younger. I also have constant check-ins with them. I make sure that they are not being overstimulated and have supplies for them if they need them. I carry things such as sensory items, and soundproof headphones. I support them whenever we are doing an activity but also try to give them freedom. I want to support them but not hoover over them.

Mariana Moran

mmoran5_9_1 — 2024-09-23 05:28:08 UTC

I work in an afterschool program and have to do homework with the students. I noticed one of my students was struggling with learning the letters in the alphabet and learning to add. I knew the student was low income and he told me that he wants to learn but that his parents do not have money to buy resources. I decided to help the child and created flashcards with math problems and created flashcards with the letters of the alphabet with pictures. I laminated them and sent them home with the students. I made parents aware of what I sent home. By Christmas break, the student knew the alphabet and knew how to add and subtract. I continue to do this for students whom I know are low-income. I also reach out to the administration for help because there is always so much that I can do myself. Luckily I have an amazing site that is always willing to help.

Mariana Moran

mmoran5_9_1 — 2024-09-23 05:33:09 UTC

I worked at a middle school for a short amount of time and saw a teacher support LGBT+ students. The teacher would have different flags around her desk and in a way made it clear that she supported them. She would also correct students when they made certain comments. I recall once a student made a comment to another student and the teacher did not take it lightly. She addressed the whole class and lectured them how everyone is welcomed in her class and if she hears something not nice they go straight to the office. After conversing to the teacher she told me how she had a student go to her after class thanking her for being there and that if she ever needed someone to talk to she knew that she was there.

Allyson Johnson

2024-09-23 18:57:57 UTC

In a sixth grade classroom, I observed a teacher work with an ELD group. This group was rather small and the teacher worked with three students, one of them being from a different class. This teacher works with this group of students on ELD everyday from 8:40-9:10. The day that I observed the teacher working with these students they were going over vocab and latin roots. I was able to assume that these students were spanish speaking due to how the teacher chose to explain the root's meaning by making a connection to the spanish language and trying to relate it to the students' lives.

Allyson Johnson

2024-09-23 19:04:58 UTC

In a first grade classroom, I observed a teacher who had actually recently got a new student who was on the spectrum. I think that she did a great job of helping him get to where he needed to be. before the student started, the teacher told me about how the student was very kind and smart and not aggressive at all. When giving the student assignments she would always keep in mind where he was at in his skill set and the fact that he would get overstimulated by more challenging tasks. If she noticed he was getting overstimulated she would allow him to play with manipulatives as a brain break. Majority of the time this student was very engaged and wanted to do whatever his peers were doing. He mostly struggled when it came to find motor skills like cutting, coloring, and writing.

Allyson Johnson

2024-09-23 19:13:50 UTC

I am a substitute teacher for MCSD in Merced and so I have been in many schools, some higher income than others. From what I have observed lower income schools generally don't have classrooms as full of decorations and colorful as higher income schools. I have also noticed that higher income schools tend to have teachers who give out rewards for good behavior. Just based off of observations it seems as though higher income schools have access to more resources. Something I have seen a teacher actually do is provide students who are getting older with a "hygeiene station" where there are some basic necessities to help students freshen up. I have also seen schools hand out free reusable water bottles to students.

Allyson Johnson

2024-09-23 19:20:26 UTC

I have not ever personally seen a teacher try to support LGBTQ+ students. An example that i feel can relate to supporting LGBTQ+ students is that I work in a daycare center/ afterschool program and I have a student who is a girl with no hair due to medical reasons and various boys who have very long hair due to cultural reasons. Throughout the day students will accidentally refer to one of the boys as she or to the little girl as he and I do my best to remind them of the student's proper pronouns and why their hair is the way it is. Although I do not have any LGBTQ+ students, hair tends to be one of the defining features of gender and can cause confusion towards one's gender identity. It is definitely important to address such confusion, so that we may remain respectful when addressing other people.

Victoria Fuller

2024-09-23 21:01:31 UTC

In my elementary school I do not remember any of my teachers treat English Learners any different in the classroom, although I was probably nor aware of that as a child. When observing in classrooms in college, I have noticed a lot of ways some teachers have treated English Learners. I have seen a teacher speak to them in their first language and help communicate a concept to them and then repeat it in English again. Some others ways I have seen have been less direct but more of visuals in lessons and independently working with them at the back table if needed. Last year I saw a student who was an English Learner who was excelling in every subject and they were able to work beyond the other students to help challenge themselves. I would say in observations I have seen a few different perspectives and approaches.

Victoria Fuller

2024-09-23 21:09:16 UTC

I had observed in a class last year where there was a kid on the spectrum who would have emotional outbursts in class. I could sense some days a level of annoyance from the teacher while other days I saw a lot more patience and understanding. The teacher would try to use techniques to distract the student from what they were presently upset about and move the conversation into something they enjoyed or had interest in, this did depend on the time of day and whether or not they were working more independently as a class or not. I have seen some days where the student was put in another classroom or outside the door while the teacher was teaching a lesson until they could address the student at a more appropriate time.

Victoria Fuller

2024-09-23 21:11:05 UTC

I have not seen much of this in a classroom setting. I did have someone I went to school with who would take donations from people on her social media for backpacks and supplies for students in her class but that is the only thing I have seen and that is from a secondhand experience. I feel like I have mainly seen them be treated the same as other students during classtime.

Victoria Fuller

2024-09-23 21:12:22 UTC

I have not experienced this in a classroom setting other than a student having a preferred pronoun and the teacher referring to them by the preferred pronoun.

Jennifer Flores

jflores115_2 — 2024-09-23 22:16:37 UTC

I have observed two classrooms each with an English Language Learner. In both classrooms I observed the use of images along with the sight words. The students were placed at a table with a strong English speaker and a slight Spanish speaker. Here at this school, they have a specialist who comes in daily and works with each student. The rest of the day however the student is just observing, I didn't see any form of trying to communicate with other students. I did notice that they were great with their math assignments and followed along with directed drawings. The improvement made throughout the year was noticeable but imagine if the teacher could speak just a few words of Spanish, how much more of a connection they could make.

Jennifer Flores

jflores115_2 — 2024-09-23 22:23:59 UTC

I have not experienced any special needs classrooms. I have been in a kinder classroom with a student who had an IEP and on the Autism Spectrum. What I observed with him was that transitions were a struggle. Any nonpreferred activity was something he did not even want to try. The teacher was very patient and encouraging, instead of him seeing the blank page as an obstacle she would ask him to do one thing on the page, this usually got him started and he would attempt the rest and sometimes he was just finished after that. I have observed the impatience of not being picked first to try out a sensory bin and explaining that everyone will have a turn helps the class realize they need to be patient, but for this student anything new in the classroom was a distraction. I observed him trying something first and once he did it and his time was up he transitioned straight into doing his work. I think you have to understand your kids and see what steps you can take to help them as well as help you throughout each day.

Jennifer Flores

jflores115_2 — 2024-09-23 22:28:41 UTC

I haven't seen a difference, the treatment is all the same, teachers and staff are very friendly. Here the students are fully supplied with anything they need. The PTA makes sure that they raise enough funds to give the teachers what they need for the year. I have seen my step-mom who is an elementary teacher for Modesto City Schools take a Christmas tree and presents to a few students when I was growing up, but I am not sure how it was in her classro.om

Jennifer Flores

jflores115_2 — 2024-09-23 22:34:16 UTC

I have not seen this in the classroom, but I have seen my daughter's friend in middle school who transitioned, and I believe everyone including teachers called them by the name they asked. I am not sure about the bathroom situation or if there was any support for them or someone to speak to. I do know that in high school one of the teachers created a LGBTQ+ club which they are part of.

Joanna Cuevas

jcuevas13_2_1 — 2024-09-24 06:33:26 UTC

I've observed teachers treat English Learners in various ways. Some provide extra support with visuals, simplified language, and peer collaboration, while others use bilingual resources to help students understand content. Inclusive teachers celebrate language diversity, but some don't offer enough support, leaving ELs to struggle.

Joanna Cuevas

jcuevas13_2_1 — 2024-09-24 06:36:02 UTC

I've seen teachers help students with special needs by giving them extra support, like more time, visual tools, or easier tasks. Some teachers make sure they’re included in group activities, while others spend extra time helping them one-on-one. But sometimes, the help isn’t consistent, and some students don’t get enough attention.

Joanna Cuevas

jcuevas13_2_1 — 2024-09-24 06:39:16 UTC

I've seen teachers support students from low-income backgrounds by providing school supplies, extra help with assignments, and understanding their challenges. Some go above and beyond, like my sister, who even bought shoes and socks for her student. Others also connect students with resources and make sure everyone feels included.

Joanna Cuevas

jcuevas13_2_1 — 2024-09-24 06:42:24 UTC

I've observed teachers support LGBTQ+ students by creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels respected. Some teachers use inclusive language, encourage discussions about diversity, and ensure that classroom materials reflect different identities. They also address bullying or discrimination quickly and often display symbols of support, like pride flags, to signal that their classroom is a safe zone some might go as far as wearing a pride shirt.

Griscelda Figueroa

2024-09-24 16:49:06 UTC

This semester I observed a 4th grade teacher, who had a student who had barely came from Mexico. His name is Kevin. This student understand very little of what is going on, but is always participating. The few times that I have gone to observe, the teacher has another student translating when he has questions. There are times when the teacher will ask a question to Kevin and another student translates. He will answer the question correctly and the teacher will thank him or give him a thumbs up. When there are group discussions, she allows for them to discuss in his native language. This last time that I went to observe, the teacher had another student aid help him. The student aid would read the question in English and translate to him in Spanish. She would let him answer in Spanish and she would encourage him to also explain it in English. The teacher is providing him with accommodations, so he has the same opportunity as the other students who already know the language.

Griscelda Figueroa

2024-09-24 16:57:34 UTC

The teacher that I have observed will treat students with special needs the same as others. However, she does provide them with accommodations when needed. There was one time that a special needs student thought it was okay to cuss in the classroom. The teacher right away let the student know that it was not okay to do that. The student said that it was okay because he was a special needs student and tried to justify himself. The teacher corrected him and explain that everyone had to bide by the same rules. She explained to him that what he did was wrong.

She has also has other students with special needs that have difficulty staying on task. Therefore, she put a desk next to her desk. So when these students are distracted, she is able to aid them more. She also helps them with giving creating a cue for them. She has a cue for them, so these students know that they need to focus.

Furthermore, there was another instance where a student couldn't keep up with the class. This student will get upset and cry under the desk. The class ignores it and continues. The teacher will ask what is going on. When she finds out that he can't keep up with the notes, she prints out notes for him. She explains what he needs to write and then the student feels like he can do it. She explains to them what their expectations are and gives them consequences. This hold students accountable and allows for them to improve their behavior.

Griscelda Figueroa

2024-09-24 17:08:21 UTC

I have noticed that there are many more teachers speaking up on this topic and supporting it. There was a teacher who supported the LGBTQ+ community by asking her students if they had preferred pronouns. She also allowed them to chose a preferred name fi they had another name that they wanted to go by. For example, one student's name was Lucy and her preferred name was Luca.

The teacher could have stopped at that, but she went above and beyond. There were a group of students who were trying to create a club and a support system. So this teacher became the advisor and opened up her classroom to them. They were able to host her meetings and she gave them a safe environment so they can express themselves. This creates a community of support and these children are able to feel welcome. They are able to participate more in other activities as well.

Griscelda Figueroa

2024-09-24 17:22:46 UTC

Throughout the years, I have seen teachers support students from low income backgrounds through various ways. Some of them create scholarship opportunities for low income families. For example, in FFA there were many individuals that needed a jacket. There was an ag teacher that found sponsors and had students fill out an application. The sponsors would chose from these applications and then students would get their own FFA jacket with their name embroidered. This made low-income families receive a jacket and helped their students participate more.

Especially in sports, I have seen where teachers have paid for students meals when needed. They have even bought snacks and drinks for events. Therefore, all students have access to water and a snack.

To add, I have also seen teachers who have bought necessary schools supplies for students. For example, the teacher will provide them with a pouch with basic pencils. The pouch has two pencils, an expo marker, a glue stick, and some hand sanitizer. She also provides them with two folders and a notebook for notes. There are many different ways that teachers could show support. This makes students feel welcome and it provides them with the opportunity to feel that they could do what other kids are doing.

Tiffany carlos

2024-09-25 08:13:53 UTC

From my past observations, I have met a couple of English learners but honestly the few English learners I've observed have been with teachers that also spoke Spanish themselves. An observation that stood out to me the most was from a third grade class, the student was not treated any differently (they received the same work as their classmates) but what I did notice was that the teacher went up to the student and reexplained the instructions on a one on one basis. The student was also placed in a seating area that his desk neighbor also spoke some spanish and was able to help him if he needed any assistance.

Tiffany Carlos

2024-09-25 08:24:40 UTC

I have observed a teacher with a student that was full time in their class but need some special accommodations. He was included in all activities weather it be group work, carpet time (he also utilized a motorized wheel chair), or free time outside. The teacher did have to modify a few things for the student but he was still part of the class. Another thing I observed was that this student also had a full time aid in the class with him. She assisted when he needed any help. I did notice that the student gravitated more towards the aid when doing group work but his teacher encouraged him to work with his group and voice his opinions but the teacher did not force the student out of his comfort zone.

Tiffany carlos

2024-09-25 08:35:21 UTC

I have observed mostly in one district and I really have not come across a case where I've seen a teacher go out of their way to help or point out a low income student. What I have seen when I've subbed before were teachers having extra stuff for students if they needed anything. For example the class I subbed for, the teacher had snacks, hair ties, chapstick, handsanitizers, school supplies, and etc. I've also seen teachers ask for snack donations. But one of my favorites is the second chance breakfast. I have heard and observed teachers reminding their students that they always have the opportunity for second chance breakfast just in case they missed breakfast at home.

Tiffany Carlos

2024-09-25 08:40:39 UTC

From my time observing or subbing, I have not seen any teacher try to voice out about the LGBTQ+ community. It's not that I dont think they would or wouldn't I just feel that the grades I observe are normally k-4th. They are young. I'm sure if students had questions the teacher would touch base and anwser any question they had. I have however observed a teacher have their pro nouns listed and a student asked what that meant and she replied with that is how she identifies herself. Most teachers I've observed are very supportive of all their students.

Jennifer Arzate

jarzateserrano2 — 2024-09-26 03:39:38 UTC

I personally haven't observed teachers working with English Learners in the classroom yet. Although, I was an English Learner in Elementary school. So, from my experiences I remember being sat with both a Spanish speaker and an English speaker. I believe my teachers would do this so that both the Spanish speaker and I can help each other figure material or directions out, while also getting accustomed to the English language. I also remember having one-on-one lessons with the teacher or even a different teacher at times where we would practice more reading and writing. The teachers also using hand gestures in the classroom helped me better understand them. Overall, I believe these methods created a supportive environment that helped me and other English learners succeed in the classroom.

Jennifer Arzate

jarzateserrano2 — 2024-09-26 03:53:05 UTC

I haven't observed how teachers treat students with special needs in the classroom much. Although from what I have observed, I do feel that students with special needs do often get left out. I feel that teachers tend to have little interaction with special need students and the teacher assistant is the one who provides additional assistance. I've also seen teachers get overwhelmed with special need students and instead of helping them succeed, they just send them back to their desk, cut recess time, or some type of punishment. A clear example of this is when I was observing, every morning the teacher would play YouTube videos on counting, phonemic awareness, days of the week, etc. However, as soon as a student with special needs began struggling with remaining still or paying attention, the teacher would immediately send him back to his desk. So, even though I haven't experienced observing much of this I do feel that teachers can be unfair and unsupportive of students with special needs. It highlights how important it is for teachers to learn how to be supportive to students with special needs so that they can succeed with all of their other classmates.

Jennifer Arzate

jarzateserrano2 — 2024-09-26 03:59:37 UTC

I have observed teachers trying to support students from low income backgrounds by providing all supplies needed in the classroom for students. In the classroom I am currently observing, the teacher has provided each student with a pencil pouch where they have many supplies that they use throughout the day. She also has other supplies around the classroom, which she allows her students to use. I have also observed her grabbing a box of snacks each time before recess. This provides students who didn't bring a snack or whose parents maybe can't afford to provide a snack an opportunity to have a snack too and not feel left out.

Jennifer Arzate

jarzateserrano2 — 2024-09-26 04:08:52 UTC

I haven't observed teachers trying to support LGBTQ+ students yet. Although, I do see signs and posters around teachers classrooms that are inclusive. For example, posters about respect and everyone belonging. I have also seen videos where teachers begin explaining these topics to Elementary students. For example, I once saw a video about a teacher trying to break stereotypes about "boy colors" and "girl colors" with a class discussion. Although, I do have yet to observe and experience this.

Mariela Pena Rodriguez

2024-09-26 05:01:44 UTC

I have been a para-educator for a couple of years now and I have seen the way English Learners are treated in the classroom. I have notice that students who are encourage with words like, "I like how you used a full sentence when you answer the reading question." In the third grade class that I was working at, the ELD teacher used hand gestures to help them understand the lesson and directions. They also do what is called choral reading. This reading technique where the group of students read a text aloud together. I observe that this technique helps build fluency, self-confidence, and motivation. Students who are shy or nervous about reading aloud have built in support. Teachers support students by using these methods and I can tell that they enjoy the time with the teacher because they don't want the session to end.

Mariela Pena Rodriguez

2024-09-26 05:25:14 UTC

I have seen students who are special needs in a general education class when I worked a substitute professional. This particular student displayed behaviors all day, mostly when we the class was moving on to another lesson. This student didn't have a 1 on 1 para-educator assigned to him, so even if I was there that day, there was no guarantee that the student had extra support in the classroom tomorrow. Throughout the day he was off task and unwilling to work. The teacher told me that he had a speech specialist come in once a month for about thirty minutes. Because the student didn't want to work, he would sit at his desk most of the time. This particular student I believe would do better in a smaller classroom with extra support.

When I was working in fifth grade class last week, I observed that teacher supported her special needs students by proving sensory items like noise cancelling headphones and fidget spinners. When the students needed a break, they could take it when they asked. The teacher was compassionate and understanding to her students with special needs by redirecting them and constantly checking in on them. The teacher also had excellent communication with the student's parents by sending home a form of daily activities and work of the student's day. The parents signed the form. This keeps the student accountable and the parents inform of progress.

Mariela Pena Rodriguez

2024-09-26 05:46:14 UTC

The third grade class I worked as a para-educator had all the school supplies in a section in all organized for students who needed supplies. All the classes that I have worked at have sharpened pencils in a jar. Students know that if their pencils need to be sharpened, they need to placed in another jar. This is genius because it means that students are not wasting instructions time to sharpened their pencils. Teachers working in communities with students from low income backgrounds have told me that they buy the school supplies for their classroom and class decorations. The 6th grade teacher I worked with last week supported her students by suppling her students with snacks and providing them with toiletries.

The students were very appreciative of the items. There was a mutual respect in the classroom.

Mariela Pena Rodriguez

2024-09-26 06:00:00 UTC

Teachers in the classrooms I have worked supports students by providing a safe environment for children. An inclusive environment for all students. The third grade teacher that I worked with supports her students by using gender neutral language when addressing students. I always want to say, "hello guys!" It was hard at first, but I am addressing students by saying, "hello everyone". She also supports her students by stopping anti-LGBTQ+ comments, name calling, and gives lessons to the class after stopping the behavior. I have also notice that this particular school I worked at ensure that policies protect students' gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

Annissa Chavez

achavez64_1 — 2024-09-27 05:03:59 UTC

I have experience through observations/personal life about how teachers treat English Learners because i experience that myself as well. They treated them equally and were actually really helpful and were always willing to help them a little extra to help them improve their speech, reading and writing their English, which was really nice to see and know to have teachers who are willing to help like that because it is always nice for students to have teachers who help at all times.

Annissa Chavez

achavez64_1 — 2024-09-27 06:00:37 UTC

Yes, i have experienced seeing one teacher work/treat students with special needs in the classroom. it actually happened when i was there doing observations in her classroom. The teacher had a hard time with that specific student due to all of the special needs the student needs but the teacher was so patient with the student and didn't give up. She actually even thought about different ideas on how to help the student. She also used different strategies to see what would help the student best and see which he felt the most comfortable with.

Annissa Chavez

achavez64_1 — 2024-09-27 06:07:07 UTC

Yes, i have experienced seeing a teacher trying to support a student from low income background by helping them in every way she could. I experience seeing her give this family a food donations, supplies donations such as donating materials to the students for school such as backpacks, pencils, color pencils and so much more and lastly, by being there for them at all times and by always calling the family and asking if they were okay and needed anything that she was there to help with anything which i have never experienced that before and it was really nice of her part and i strongly believe that i am going to be that type of teacher because i always care so much about others.

Annissa Chavez

achavez64_1 — 2024-09-27 06:11:16 UTC

I have never observed or experienced seeing any teachers try to support the LGBTQ+ students. I feel like since it is a most common thing now that teachers should be more supportive about it because it helps students of that community feel welcomed, safe and knowledge that they are seen and cared about and that they are not different from anyone else.

Joanna Olivera

2024-09-29 22:09:21 UTC

I have yet to observe how teachers treat English learners in a classroom and I have observed in 3 classroom thus far so that shows me teachers are not catering to every child's needs in the classroom. I know this because the second grade classroom I observed for had a child that had recently moved from Puerto Rico and she had trouble communicating with her teacher. The teacher was an English only speaker, but I feel like she could have reached out to her colleagues and found resources for this little girl to help her transition smoothly. I would communicate with the little girl if she had questions while I was there but as far as her asking her teacher for help I never saw it coming from her. This makes it extremely difficult to students to communicate with their peers or teachers if the adult isn't approaching them first and trying to get them the proper help and tools they need to succeed.

Joanna Olivera

2024-09-29 22:15:31 UTC

I have only experienced one teacher with a special needs child in their classroom and she treated him like everyone else. She showed him just as much respect and kindness she showed the rest of her students while catering a little more t his need which I thought was amazing. During ELA time, she had students read books and do assignment on their workbooks so when it came time for the special needs students to read and do works it was difficult for him since he did not know how to read yet. The teacher had a separate assignment for him on his Chromebook where she played the audio version for him and allowed him to tell the story in his own words to show his understanding of the passage. I think this was a great way to help the students and make him feel included by having him work on something independently like his peers.

Joanna Olivera

2024-09-29 22:21:41 UTC

I have not observed teachers trying to support students from low income backgrounds but I have experienced it. I will never forget how my sixth grade teacher paid for my sixth grade camp fee because I had told her I could not go because my parents did not have the funds to give me for this trip. I was sad knowing all of my friends and other classmates were all going to have fun and I wasn't going to be able to go because I couldn't afford it. I felt very vulnerable in that moment where I opened up to my teacher and told her my situation. When she told me not to worry about it and that she was going to make sure I went was the moment where I realized how great of a person this teacher was and how till this has made a big impact in my life and my career choice.

Joanna Olivera

2024-09-29 22:24:23 UTC

I have not experienced nor observed teachers supporting LGBTQ+ students but I would say that teachers should not treat their students any differently from one another based on how they identify as a person. The teacher should be welcoming and supportive of anything and allow their students to express themselves how they would like with free judgment.

Stephanie Villanueva

2024-09-30 02:35:14 UTC

So far, I haven't observed teachers trying to support LGBTQ+ students during my classroom observations. The only time I've really seen teachers support LGBTQ+ students were during high-school when teachers used the preferred pronouns if the students had any. Additionally, the high-school I went to also had an LGBTQ+ club available for students.

Stephanie Villanueva

2024-09-30 02:55:22 UTC

I've experienced teachers supporting students from low-income backgrounds in many ways. For example, in kindergarten, teachers provided students with backpacks filled with essential school supplies. I have also seen throughout my school years, the school would organize canned food drives and Christmas basket donations for students and families in need.

Stephanie Villanueva

2024-09-30 03:17:09 UTC

I haven't directly observed how teachers treat English Learners in the classroom, however I have experienced it myself as I was a Spanish speaking student. I was very fortunate enough to have been placed with a Spanish speaking teacher with only Spanish speaking students in kindergarten. This might have made it a bit easier on the teacher to focus on helping us improve our English, as she didn't have to accommodate students with different needs at the same time. She is one of the teachers I look up to the most as she treated everyone equally, nice, and supported/encouraged all of her students even after we left her classroom. She also provided and helped our parents with learning English by giving them English classes.

Stephanie Villanueva

2024-09-30 03:38:27 UTC

I have experienced seeing a teacher treat students with special needs in the classroom. The teacher is helped by an assistant teacher/ paraprofessional who provides additional support/ assistance daily. Together, they do such a great job working together at doing their best at assisting everyone in the classroom. They are both very understanding of the student and very patient. I've also noticed that the teacher provides the student with noise-canceling headphones to help with the overwhelming noice level in the cafeteria and classroom, as it provides the student with a more soothing auditory environment. Improtanly, they both treat all of the students equally.