Special agent

on the pillow we are constantly communicating to those around us. In special education class rooms there are several proficient ways of communication. The children have different ways of communicating with the teacher and vice versa. I am going to talk about the different approaches as a teacher you can make to improve the quality of the way you communicate with the children in your special education classroom. Being in a special education classroom all thought out my high school senior year I…

I am writing a research paper on blind children learning in a regular classroom. As you read this article you will read about my own thoughts and views when it comes to blind children learning in what most call a regular classroom. The information in this paper will go on to in how teachers and the students feel when it comes to having children who are blind come into a normal classroom. Throughout this paper you will find research that will either support blind children learning in a regular…

we need to teach teachers how to maximize their planning times, how to analyze data, how to differentiate instruction, and how to work well with others. Just as general education teachers lack knowledge about specific instructional strategies and special education teachers lack subject matter expertise, most teachers have not had formal instruction or education in these areas. It is up to the school’s administration team to help teachers acquire those skills so that they are effective in the…

with disabilities is a research-based field that is dedicated to educators who believe in the growth and the well being of special kids. This topic discussed will introduce: what a disability is, how are kids referred to special education, how can we accommodate these kids, and what benefits can the kids have after high school. Teaching students’ with disabilities is a special task; a person has to have the knowledge, skill and patience to work in the environment. I have worked with students’…

Helen Keller was an extremely inspirational woman who had to overcome both deafness and blindness, and who found success and happiness in her life. Recalling her own personal experiences, she believed that anyone with determination and willpower could control their fate and succeed in life. But as she travelled and spoke with others throughout the country, she realized her view on achievement was severely limited. Keller realized that she had many opportunities in life that others did not,…

With close to 6 million students aged 3-21 receiving special education services as of 2012 (Institute on Disability: University of NH, 2014), it is obvious that there is a need for qualified special education teachers nationally. One might mistakenly think all that is needed is a bachelor’s degree. The required certification is only s small part of what it takes for an effective special education teacher. First and foremost, a special educator needs to have a sound understanding of learners.…

students including those with special needs as much as possible, including their strengths, interests, learning styles and other personal information and then differentiate teaching practices so as to respond to individual needs and provide guidance and support. There are great gaps between teachers’ practice and government policy (Eraclides 2001). In fact, many teachers haven’t prepared for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Some teachers find it difficult to meet special needs of students,…

INCLUSION: A Fresh Look Practical Strategies to Help All Students Succeed Layout/Format of the Book The Inclusion: A Fresh Look book is a very well organized and structured academic resource for all demographics in school settings. The book is split into eleven broadly named chapters and each chapter has a small number of main topics. Each main topics is organized into a variety of subtopics that relate directly to the main topic. The little sections within give an abundant amount of…

Adapted Physical Education (APE) is developed for a learner with a disability, in order to implement them into PE classes with students who do not have disabilities. This is mandated by federal law so that students with disabilities receive physical education to develop the motor skills that are essential to their lives through physical activity. Changes that are made for the students with disabilities in these classes are based on the type of disability that the student suffers from and…

When students begin to doubt their abilities to complete projects or understand content, a self-fulfilling prophecy develops. Wigfield and Eccles partnered in two studies about the effect ability beliefs have on performance; in both the 1996 and 1995 studies, they found that believing that one is capable of completing a task influences the motivation to begin the task and the persistence to continue the task until the desired results are accomplished. The problem of motivation, combined with a…