Picture Schedules or PECS-picture exchange communication systems are designed to help students acquire functional communication. It helps with learners who may have limited speech or visual learners such as with Autism. The PECS system uses pictures instead of words to communicate the daily tasks.
Teaching Techniques
Teacher circulates around the classroom, Repeat instructions, Check for understanding, List assignments and/or instructions on the board, Use visual aids in giving instructions, Teach study skills, Limit number of oral instructions, Vary voice volume as required, Use eye contact, Use close proximity, Reduce visual/hearing stimulation,
Enviornments
Change seating, Reduce distractions, Change groups, Create more physical space, Special [...]
Identification and Evaluation
Since provisions of the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) took place after July 1, 2005. The scale of identification and evaluation changed for children with learning disabilities into and out of the special education programs. Experts began questioning the methods and inconsistencies throughout various districts and states [...]
Description: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder is a common brain disorder that affects 5-8 percent of children. Attention deficit is a disorder which the children can’t sit still, can’t pay attention for long, and don’t seem to fit into school or other structured activities. The ADD/HD is divided in to three categories: inattentive type, hyperactive [...]
Full inclusion suggest that disabled student attending their neighborhood schools should be the primary responsibility of the general education population rather than special education. There are many proponents which feel that people with disabilities are a minority, usually about 10%, and can be serviced more effectively by general education teachers and exposure to positive and supportive peers. [...]
Often there are students in our classes that disrupt the flow of teaching. They speak out across the room or tease others. You have warned them, sent them to the office and called home. They continually distract others from learning. Suspension is still a last resort. Try to collaborate with another teacher. Hopefully with [...]