Observation: As part of my research paper for three days I observed an inclusive classroom for two hours each day. During this time I was able to see how the general education teacher handles real life teaching situations in a classroom that has students with different abilities and six whom have IEP’s for numerous reasons such as emotional disorders. During my observation I took notes on both the students behavior and the strategies implemented by the teacher. The observation helped me to further evaluate the importance of inclusive classrooms and the influence an educator has on these students.
According to insideschools.org, school A is a pre-k to 5th elementary school with 599 students. The school population is diverse: 6% Asian, 16% Black/African …show more content…
I have a class of 22 students where 6 students have IEP’s. For support I have the special education team that is always there when I have questions or if I need support. The principal is also a person whom many of us go to for support due to his knowledge of special education.
2. How do you perceive your inclusive classroom?
I always look at my classroom with a positive view. I don’t see difference in the students. I look at my classroom as a community of learners. The teacher’s attitude may influence the students themselves. I think that as a teacher you should be receptive to changes in the dynamic of your classroom. Being in an inclusive classroom has led me to have confidence in my teaching effectiveness and abilities. I work each day to modify my curriculum by meeting the needs of all my students’.
3. How do you collaborate with special education teachers?
When working with special needs students you are not alone. In this school we have great support from the students therapist or so on depending on the students disability. We try to set up informal meetings throughout the week to go over the students’ goals for the month. In these meetings we talk about how the student is doing overall and how I can further support the
According to insideschools.org, school A is a pre-k to 5th elementary school with 599 students. The school population is diverse: 6% Asian, 16% Black/African …show more content…
I have a class of 22 students where 6 students have IEP’s. For support I have the special education team that is always there when I have questions or if I need support. The principal is also a person whom many of us go to for support due to his knowledge of special education.
2. How do you perceive your inclusive classroom?
I always look at my classroom with a positive view. I don’t see difference in the students. I look at my classroom as a community of learners. The teacher’s attitude may influence the students themselves. I think that as a teacher you should be receptive to changes in the dynamic of your classroom. Being in an inclusive classroom has led me to have confidence in my teaching effectiveness and abilities. I work each day to modify my curriculum by meeting the needs of all my students’.
3. How do you collaborate with special education teachers?
When working with special needs students you are not alone. In this school we have great support from the students therapist or so on depending on the students disability. We try to set up informal meetings throughout the week to go over the students’ goals for the month. In these meetings we talk about how the student is doing overall and how I can further support the