chnology: Access for All Student: Chapter Six Reflective Paper
Sunshine Glance
Technology in Special Education
1. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”Communication occurs through seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, writing, signing, and gesturing” (p. 110). Because communication typically involves at least two individuals, the ability to send and receive messages is crucial. Without the ability to communicate effectively, a student would be unable to meet the demands that a general education curriculum will have. Thus, it is important to know the difference between typically developing language skills and language deficits.
2. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”The rules governing language may differ across …show more content…
According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”One of the greatest teaching opportunities and challenges is experienced by teachers who are working with students who have both severe speech-language impairments and physical disabilities” (p. 114). When a teacher is dealing with a student who has both a speech-language impairment and a physical disability for many reasons. If a student cannot communicate efficiently their needs might go unmet, which will affect how they are feeling. This will also affect their interactions with the environment, which means their learning abilities are compromised along with their social interactions. Finding ways to help these students communicate is imparitive to their learning and daily …show more content…
According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”The selection of the ACC device is very important factor for the success of the student. The right device must meet the needs of the student” (p. 122). This is crucial for the selection process and for the success of the student in their education. There are many strategies for using ACC devices to be sure that those involved, not just the students using the devices, will benefit from the assistance. Things like trying simple strategies, like light-tech devices, before trying more complicated devices. Another strategy would be to provide an environment that fosters the student’s communication.
8. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”It is important that those involved with the student understand that progress may not be as smooth as anticipated” (p. 122). At times it may be aggravating that there is little to no progress with the student’s communication. It is important to keep trying and see what will work for students instead of giving up. It may just be that it is taking longer than anticipated for the student to fully be able to use the device. Whatever the reason, finding the right ACC device will be amazing for a student’s daily
Sunshine Glance
Technology in Special Education
1. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”Communication occurs through seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, writing, signing, and gesturing” (p. 110). Because communication typically involves at least two individuals, the ability to send and receive messages is crucial. Without the ability to communicate effectively, a student would be unable to meet the demands that a general education curriculum will have. Thus, it is important to know the difference between typically developing language skills and language deficits.
2. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”The rules governing language may differ across …show more content…
According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”One of the greatest teaching opportunities and challenges is experienced by teachers who are working with students who have both severe speech-language impairments and physical disabilities” (p. 114). When a teacher is dealing with a student who has both a speech-language impairment and a physical disability for many reasons. If a student cannot communicate efficiently their needs might go unmet, which will affect how they are feeling. This will also affect their interactions with the environment, which means their learning abilities are compromised along with their social interactions. Finding ways to help these students communicate is imparitive to their learning and daily …show more content…
According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”The selection of the ACC device is very important factor for the success of the student. The right device must meet the needs of the student” (p. 122). This is crucial for the selection process and for the success of the student in their education. There are many strategies for using ACC devices to be sure that those involved, not just the students using the devices, will benefit from the assistance. Things like trying simple strategies, like light-tech devices, before trying more complicated devices. Another strategy would be to provide an environment that fosters the student’s communication.
8. According to Beard, Carpenter, and Johnson (2011), ”It is important that those involved with the student understand that progress may not be as smooth as anticipated” (p. 122). At times it may be aggravating that there is little to no progress with the student’s communication. It is important to keep trying and see what will work for students instead of giving up. It may just be that it is taking longer than anticipated for the student to fully be able to use the device. Whatever the reason, finding the right ACC device will be amazing for a student’s daily