Learner and Learning The Dynamic Role of the Special Educator class has encouraged me to reflect on my understandings in the following areas of writing up a student profile, collaborating with families, and differentiated instruction. The Instructional Resource Information System (IRIS) website provided me with great information to guide me in teaching and collaborating. A student profile allows for me to see the whole child, his strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, I can create instruction based on his or her developmental capabilities and his or her academic needs. My understanding of differentiated instruction is that each student is a unique individual and should be taught as one. As a special educator, I recognize that parents contain
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It is important to understand the many methods that enhance a child with disabilities such as assistive technologies, modified instructions, accommodations to the learning environment, and one to one instruction. I recognize that Response to Instruction (RtI), a three-tier model support system is the practice of providing high quality instruction matched to student need. As a special educator, I understand the power of this model to help me and other staff members recognize and respond to the needs of young learner for positive classroom environments. I will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of chosen methods to determine my future course of action. As a response to the online class discussions with like-minded peers, I feel proficient in my level of knowledge to plan for instruction.
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I understand that as a special educator, one of my roles would include being a case manager, and with this new role are many responsibilities. I have to be organized and efficient, and in doing so, it is important to keep detailed records of meeting dates, evaluations, and assessments. I can find essential information in the New Hampshire Rules for the Education of Children With Disabilities or NH Department of Education website. Another piece of professional responsibility I have is working together with family members, teaching staff, medical personnel, and specialist. One way I can stay connected and collaborate is with communication. Emailing is fast, efficient and keeps you in contact with the team. I understand that keeping the communication open between the family members and myself also builds rapport and trust. Along with collaboration and communication, support is also a vital component in my professional responsibilities title. I will support families with children with disabilities and I will make sure that each child receives the support that is written in their IEP. I feel I am proficient in my understanding of the professional responsibility. I plan to continue to develop my understanding of my professional responsibilities by reviewing all that I have learned and all the lessons I have to encounter.
It is important to understand the many methods that enhance a child with disabilities such as assistive technologies, modified instructions, accommodations to the learning environment, and one to one instruction. I recognize that Response to Instruction (RtI), a three-tier model support system is the practice of providing high quality instruction matched to student need. As a special educator, I understand the power of this model to help me and other staff members recognize and respond to the needs of young learner for positive classroom environments. I will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of chosen methods to determine my future course of action. As a response to the online class discussions with like-minded peers, I feel proficient in my level of knowledge to plan for instruction.
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I understand that as a special educator, one of my roles would include being a case manager, and with this new role are many responsibilities. I have to be organized and efficient, and in doing so, it is important to keep detailed records of meeting dates, evaluations, and assessments. I can find essential information in the New Hampshire Rules for the Education of Children With Disabilities or NH Department of Education website. Another piece of professional responsibility I have is working together with family members, teaching staff, medical personnel, and specialist. One way I can stay connected and collaborate is with communication. Emailing is fast, efficient and keeps you in contact with the team. I understand that keeping the communication open between the family members and myself also builds rapport and trust. Along with collaboration and communication, support is also a vital component in my professional responsibilities title. I will support families with children with disabilities and I will make sure that each child receives the support that is written in their IEP. I feel I am proficient in my understanding of the professional responsibility. I plan to continue to develop my understanding of my professional responsibilities by reviewing all that I have learned and all the lessons I have to encounter.