Week 3 ESE 601 by Dr. Mary P Ward https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4 Universal Characteristics en-us 2022-07-31 18:07:58 UTC 2022-08-02 01:03:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Learning Disability mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252363377 According to McLesky, Rosenberg, and Westling (2018), a learning disability is when a student has difficulty making academic progress equal to peers in basic skills such as reading, writing, or math. ]]> 2022-07-31 18:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252363377 Five Universal Learning Characteristics for Students with a Learning Disability mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252365472 The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET, n.d.) provided a report on characteristics of children with learning disabilities. These included "reading deficits, oral reading difficulties, reading comprehension deficits, problems with word recognition, and poor reading habits" (p 2-6). ]]> 2022-07-31 18:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252365472 Five Strategies for Proactive Classroom Management mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252366703 McKillop, writing for the web resource TeachHub.com (2021) shared strategies for proactive classroom management. She suggests that teachers "establish  positive relationships, practice mindfulness techniques, establish clear expectations for students, use a positive reward system,  teach conflict resolutions strategies, use visual cues and reminders, and be consistent" (para 2-7). ]]> 2022-07-31 18:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252366703 Five Universal Behavior Characteristics for Students with a Learning Disability mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252368071 According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America (n.d.), learning disabilities cross boundaries of school, home, friends, sports, self-esteem, and self-confidence" (para 1). Just a few of the common behavior characteristics of a learning disability are "inability to interpret environment and social cues, poor judgment, poor impulse control, need for immediate gratification, and inability to set realistic priorities and goals" (para 3). ]]> 2022-07-31 18:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252368071 Five Teaching Stategies for Students with a Learning Disability mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252369130 The National Association of Special Education Teachers website (n.d.) shared strategies for teaching students with a learning disability. Some strategies were "prepare students for the upcoming lessons, discuss and establish learning expectations, offer an advance organizer, take time out to go over and review previous lessons, and be very clear on materials needed" (para 3-8). ]]> 2022-07-31 18:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252369130 References mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252369796 Bailey, E. (2019). Creating a dyslexia-friendly classroom. Thoughtco.Com. https://www.thoughtco.com/creating-a-dyslexia-friendly-classroom-3111082

Cox, J. (2020). What is a graphic organizer and how to use it effectively. Teachhub.Com. https://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management/2020/09/what-is-a-graphic-organizer-and-how-to-use-it-effectively/

Differentiated Teaching. (n.d.). How to plan instruction with classroom management in mind. https://www.differentiatedteaching.com/designing-lesson-plans-to-engage/

Education World. (n.d.). Reward systems that work: What to give and when to give it!. https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr301.shtml

Learning Disabilities Association of American. (n.d.). Social skills and learning disabilities. https://ldaamerica.org/info/social-skills-and-learning-disabilities/ 

McKillop, L. (2021). Tips for proactive classroom management. Teachhub.com. https://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management/2021/05/tips-for-proactive-classroom-management/  

McLesky, J., Rosenberg, M.S, & Westling, D.L. (2018). Inclusion: Effective practices for all students (3rd ed). Pearson.

Mindtools.com. (n.d.). Review strategies: Boosting long-term learning. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_05.htm 

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). (n.d.a). NASET ld report # 6. NASET.org. https://www.naset.org/publications/ld-report 

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). (n.d.b). NASET ld report # 3. NASET.org. https://www.naset.org/publications/ld-report

Project IDEAL. (n.d.) Developing classroom expectations. http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/developing-classroom-expectations/

Shardlow, G. (2015). Integrating mindfulness in your classroom curriculum. Edutopia.Org. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/integrating-mindfulness-in-classroom-curriculum-giselle-shardlowhttps://www.edutopia.org/blog/integrating-mindfulness-in-classroom-curriculum-giselle-shardlow 


]]> 2022-07-31 18:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2252369796 # 1 - Management - positive relationships mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253057200 Research shared that creating high expectations, rules and expectations help develop positive relationships in classrooms. Getting to really know and show you care about your student's lives helps with this as well. In addition, it is important to hold classroom meetings to show that a mutual relationship exists (McKillop, 2021). ]]> 2022-08-02 00:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253057200 # 2 - Practice Mindfulness Techniques mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253060204 According to Shardlow (2015), mindfulness can be integrated into a classroom's curriculum. Some techniques shared were through breathing exercises, calming music to relax, imagination with closed eyes and guided relaxation, and movement similar to using yoga. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253060204 # 3 - Establish clear expectations for students mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253061744 According to Project IDEAL (n.d.), it is important to involve the students in creating expectations. This helps the students feel invested in the classroom, the classroom's instructional goals, and the school's expectations. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253061744 # 4 - Use a positive reward system mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253063737 Education World's website (n.d.) shares that using reward systems works in the classroom. They shared that student's know they can earn rewards and how they can earn them, and this makes a difference. They also share that rewards can be immediate or students may bank their rewards for bigger things! ]]> 2022-08-02 00:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253063737 # 5 - Teach conflict resolution strategies mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253066400 According to Resilient Educator (2018), using strategies to help students deal with conflict is important. A teacher can use role-playing, observing and tracking conflict situations over time to be shared and find solutions, teaching and rewarding good listening skills, or keeping journals and sharing if students so wish. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253066400 # 1 - Prepare students for upcoming lessons mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253072610 The website, Differentiated Teaching (n.d.) shared that planning and prepareation is part of classroom management. This would include a backup plan for when students are statying with the assignment, and communicating what will come next whether later in the day or tomorrow. Reviewing and helping student retain what was taught earlier helps manage their behavior as well. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253072610 # 2 - Discuss learning expectations mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253073832 Project IDEAL (n.d.) shared four principles for planning classroom expectations and included some questions to ask. One important question to ask when having students help to establish learning expectations is a good reason why the expectation exists. Students can also brain-storm ways to signal the teacher that they need some more help. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253073832 # 3 - offer an advanced organizer mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253076264 Cox, writing for Teachhub.com (2020) shared that advance organizers support students' learning because they can be a visual guide that can help a student organize their learning. There are different types of organizers to guide the different needs of students. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253076264 # 4 - Take time to review previous lessons mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253079576 The website MindTools.com (n.d.) shared that review strategies can help boost classroom learning. They suggest that this review should be done often and regularly. This review on a regular basis should be scheduled within the the classroom activities as often as possible since repetition helps students remember. They also suggest gamification with websites such as quizlet, studystack, or kahoot. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253079576 # 5 - Be very clear on materials needed mpcnaples https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253083546 According to Bailey (2019), having the proper materials in the classroom, especially one supporting a student with a learning disability like dyslexia is important. These materials include changes in the environment as well such as a quiet area, posting information that will be needed or used often around the room, and incorporate multi-sensory lessons. Student with a learning disability should have their own space to keep needed materials handy to help support their self-confidence and self-esteem. ]]> 2022-08-02 00:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mpcnaples/x7q6f5ndfkz7jgx4/wish/2253083546