Journal Article Critique
The article that I chose to critique is Teacher-Mediated Instructional Strategies for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders by Regina Gilkey Hirn and Kristy L. Park.
The purpose of this article was to discuss the use of teacher-mediated strategies to effectively teach students with emotional and behavioral disorders. To effectively manage the classroom, the teacher must establish structure and predictability within the classroom structure. The physical layout and routine within the classroom environment needs to be considered and well planned out. Once this is complete, then instructional strategies may be implemented.
Before beginning instruction, the teacher should plan out his/her lessons. Students IEP’s should be evaluated and the necessary accommodations should be included in …show more content…
This active engagement occurs when the teacher is able to get the student to connect new material to their prior knowledge. It is important for the teacher to keep students with behavior disorders actively engage throughout the lesson. This can be accomplished using several strategies such as; using student choice, time based check- in, and flexible work schedules. Throughout the lesson the teacher should move around the room helping the students stay on task, and monitoring their progress. Teacher feedback is a critical in increasing student success. All students including those with emotional and behavioral disorders should receive teacher feedback for task that they are doing. All students may have difficulty with completing tasks, organizing their materials, or transitioning to the next lesson. Therefore after instruction, to help guide the students effectively, the teacher should use lesson summaries, checklists, organizers, and exit slips. Signals may also be useful for students during this time. Signals should be clear, distinctive, practiced, and
The article that I chose to critique is Teacher-Mediated Instructional Strategies for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders by Regina Gilkey Hirn and Kristy L. Park.
The purpose of this article was to discuss the use of teacher-mediated strategies to effectively teach students with emotional and behavioral disorders. To effectively manage the classroom, the teacher must establish structure and predictability within the classroom structure. The physical layout and routine within the classroom environment needs to be considered and well planned out. Once this is complete, then instructional strategies may be implemented.
Before beginning instruction, the teacher should plan out his/her lessons. Students IEP’s should be evaluated and the necessary accommodations should be included in …show more content…
This active engagement occurs when the teacher is able to get the student to connect new material to their prior knowledge. It is important for the teacher to keep students with behavior disorders actively engage throughout the lesson. This can be accomplished using several strategies such as; using student choice, time based check- in, and flexible work schedules. Throughout the lesson the teacher should move around the room helping the students stay on task, and monitoring their progress. Teacher feedback is a critical in increasing student success. All students including those with emotional and behavioral disorders should receive teacher feedback for task that they are doing. All students may have difficulty with completing tasks, organizing their materials, or transitioning to the next lesson. Therefore after instruction, to help guide the students effectively, the teacher should use lesson summaries, checklists, organizers, and exit slips. Signals may also be useful for students during this time. Signals should be clear, distinctive, practiced, and