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Poster Presentation

Brandy BeltDec. 7, 2014

6 principles to be applied to the classroom for students

with special needs1) visual clues of appropriate behaviors2.) different levels of assignments3.) positive learning environment4.) plan ahead and organize5.) check for understanding6.) use your resources

1.) Visual Clues of Appropriate Behaviors

• Visual strategies can be used to prevent challenging behavior that can cause conflict and misunderstandings in the classroom.


Visual strategies are helpful in supporting expressive communication.


• The power of check lists proves to be helpful for both adults and students.


• Visuals are static, meaning that they remain present after words are spoken.

• Students, parents, tutors, etc. can refer to them once the spoken words are no longer present.

• Visuals serve as a reminder of the verbal direction.


• Helps instill regular routines and expectations are clear


• How is this applied to my lesson?

• 3 lesson plans included in my unit:

• -Realistic Self-Portraits-Identity Portraits

-Mood Selfies


• My classroom is extremely labeled, with clear expectations and a general rubric posted.


• For every lesson plan, the students will receive a project handout that clearly states the project layout, rubric, vocabulary, etc.


• For the informal assessment, the class critique, students will have copies of the written process for the critique.


• Major Benchmarks:• Realistic Self-Portraits:• Students will try different techniques to gain

understanding of creating a likeness. • Students will create a full range of values using graphite

pencils and erasers.• Students will use axis lines to help them draw what they

see.


• Identity Portraits:

• 85% of all students will be able to create a portrait that represents their identity. Students will paint in acrylic on canvas "their identity" through various symbols.

• Students will identify and analyze key components of a portrait and relate visual elements to relevant context and significance

• • Students will develop creative symbols while practicing fine arts skills


• Mood Selfies

• 85% of all students will be able to create 20 photos of them self that reflects a mood, and pick their strongest one.

• Students will earn about the quality and effects of light.

• Students will learn to identify, create, and interpret mood in art.

2.) Different levels of assignments with ambiguity

and flexibility• Our students are not

cookie cutters!


and flexibility• Leaving room for

growth and wiggle room can help accommodate special needs from autism, to gifted, to a multitude of different facets


and flexibilityRealistic Self-Portrait



• Students will develop creative symbols while practicing fine arts

skills


and flexibilityIdentity Portraits:



• Students will develop creative symbols while practicing fine arts skills


and flexibilityMood Selfies




3.) Positive Learning Environment

• Surrounding students with special needs by supportive and helpful students


• Creating a classroom environment of respect, tolerance, and understanding


• Nurturing, supporting, and embracing positive peer relationships


Realistic Self-Portrait





Identity Portraits:





Mood Selfies




4.) Plan Ahead and Organize

• The more a teacher can be organized and look ahead, the better she/he will help the students with special needs


• Learning the students and having assignments prepared for them in advance can help students from all different backgrounds stay on track and get ahead


• It will also help establish routines and expected behaviors

4.) Plan Ahead and OrganizeRealistic Self-Portrait





Identity Portraits:




4.) Plan Ahead and OrganizeMood Selfies




5.) Check For Understanding

• This will always be a successful way to check in with your students


• There are various ways to check for understanding, such as think-pair-share, exit tickets, thumbs up, or even simply circulating and checking in with different students


• I often like to check in with conferences with students, so I can talk privately about their progress, and get their honest feelings regarding the class.

5.) Check For UnderstandingRealistic Self-Portrait





Identity Portraits:




5.) Check For UnderstandingMood Selfies




6) Use Your Resources!

• Counselors, parents, IEP coordinators, even past teachers!

Concluding Thoughts

1) visual clues of appropriate behaviors2.) different levels of assignments3.) positive learning environment4.) plan ahead and organize5.) check for understanding6.) use your resources

Mahalo For Watching!

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