So much frustration. It's okay, we can do this!
I still don't understand the cognitive maps. Half of the people are posting the chapter that corresponds with the vocabulary worksheet and the other half is doing the chapter that corresponds with the week number. I was pretty sure it was the chapter that we do for the vocabulary activity...but I could be wrong.
Anyways, I enjoyed learning about the 7 steps for the include strategy. I found them to be very applicable and easy to do. I think it will be a helpful strategy as I become a teacher and have students that may need more assistance.
Friday, February 26, 2016
Lesson Six: Reflection
This class is still really hard for me. I am still lost and confused but I am truly doing my best and I hope I can get a good grade and learn something!
What I really liked about this week's vocabulary was it was a review for me. I am currently taking Lit 2 on campus and we just finished talking about fluency and different assessments so the content wasn't too hard for me which was a huge relief! Literature is so important for young children to know and learn and I have used many of these strategies before and they work!
We are half way through people! We can do it!
What I really liked about this week's vocabulary was it was a review for me. I am currently taking Lit 2 on campus and we just finished talking about fluency and different assessments so the content wasn't too hard for me which was a huge relief! Literature is so important for young children to know and learn and I have used many of these strategies before and they work!
We are half way through people! We can do it!
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Lesson Five: Reflection
I am still really lost in this class. I feel very frustrated and I wish we had some more examples of what is expected so that I can know what to do. Don't even get me started on the test! Thinking about the test makes me almost cry. I am fairly confident I will not pass it and it will make my grade worse. If anyone reading this wants to meet up and study (cry) I would love it.
I enjoyed reading the case study this week. I am taking Lit 2 right now, so it was cool to apply the things I am learning in that class in this class regarding reading. I never met with a group to discuss what I would do with Nathan, so I'll just write it here. I think Nathan is probably a really bright child. He seems as if he only has problems regarding reading. I am not sure if he needs to be put in special education, because his scores on other tests are above average. Because he started talking so young, I think that affected his ability to read. I think if he just had additional reading instruction outside of the classroom, he would be better at reading.
I enjoyed reading the case study this week. I am taking Lit 2 right now, so it was cool to apply the things I am learning in that class in this class regarding reading. I never met with a group to discuss what I would do with Nathan, so I'll just write it here. I think Nathan is probably a really bright child. He seems as if he only has problems regarding reading. I am not sure if he needs to be put in special education, because his scores on other tests are above average. Because he started talking so young, I think that affected his ability to read. I think if he just had additional reading instruction outside of the classroom, he would be better at reading.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Lesson Four: Reflection
My frustration only continues to grow as this class progresses. I feel so lost and confused and I am trying to not blame anyone but I am stressed because I need to get a good grade in this class! I also want to learn but I feel that I haven't learned much.
Anyways, lesson four was really cool to read about. I am taking Lit 2 right now and we have talked about some of these assessments before, but it was interesting to read about them again. I feel like there are so many processes these children with special needs must go through and it seems like it would be annoying at times, but I know that it is for the greater good of the child so all the hard work is worth it.
Anyways, lesson four was really cool to read about. I am taking Lit 2 right now and we have talked about some of these assessments before, but it was interesting to read about them again. I feel like there are so many processes these children with special needs must go through and it seems like it would be annoying at times, but I know that it is for the greater good of the child so all the hard work is worth it.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Lesson Three: Reflection
I think this week was really challenging for me. I understand everyone is doing what they can to get this course up and running, but we've been in this class for a month and there is still a lack of clarity, direction, and purpose. I know our instructor is doing what he can, but I honestly feel like if we all don't get a good grade in this class, I will be upset. I can't afford to retake this class (financially or time wise) so I really hope we get to learn, as well as get good grades in this class.
Anyways...rant over...
This week I really liked the concept of collaboration. I thought it was very cool to see how many people are involved in the collaboration. It is more than just a few teachers getting together, parents, advisers, counselors, and sometimes students are involved. After reading about it, it makes sense that all those people are involved. The whole point of collaboration is so that the students needs are met. I think that, especially special education, that is the whole point of schooling. The students' needs are being met and they are growing and learning and becoming better versions of themselves.
Anyways...rant over...
This week I really liked the concept of collaboration. I thought it was very cool to see how many people are involved in the collaboration. It is more than just a few teachers getting together, parents, advisers, counselors, and sometimes students are involved. After reading about it, it makes sense that all those people are involved. The whole point of collaboration is so that the students needs are met. I think that, especially special education, that is the whole point of schooling. The students' needs are being met and they are growing and learning and becoming better versions of themselves.
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