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Bellwork:. Daily Journal: Reflect on the following quote. Write a 3 – 5 sentence paragraph about the quote and how it relates to special needs inclusion in the classroom. Be prepared to share. “You must unlearn what you have learned.” -Yoda .

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  1. Bellwork: • Daily Journal: Reflect on the following quote. Write a 3 – 5 sentence paragraph about the quote and how it relates to special needs inclusion in the classroom. Be prepared to share. “You must unlearn what you have learned.” -Yoda

  2. Chapter 15: Teaching Students w/Special Needs in Elementary Schools ED315-01 Inclusive Practices for Students w/Learning Problems Spring 2013 Ms. Rosaline Cepeda Presented by: AnnritaBenavente

  3. Norms: • Be Respectful • Participate • Cell Phones on Silent • Have Fun!

  4. SLO’s • Students will be able to… • Understand the importance of including students with special needs in the general educational classroom. • Explain curricular emphases for academic, social skills, and transitional instruction. • Practice inclusive collaborative learning.

  5. Two Truths and a Lie

  6. General Curricular Considerations • Curriculum is based on the state’s standards of learning: • Content Standards • Performance Standards • Response to Intervention (RTI) – Pre-referral steps: • Tier I • Tier II • Tier III • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility for all • Comprehensive Curriculum and the real world

  7. Curricular Emphases for Academic, Social Skills, and Transitional Instruction • Elementary school curriculum for disabled students should meet current and long-term needs, facilitate interactions with nondisabled peers, and facilitate transitions into middle school. • Reading Instruction • Emphasis on writing skills • Math • Computational skills • Problem-solving abilities

  8. Curricular Emphases for Academic, Social Skills, and Transitional Instruction (cont…) • Social Skills Instruction: • Builds success in inclusive settings • Incorporate and encourage social interaction among peers. • Emphasize social competence (social cues) as well as individual social skills • Taught in class by teachers and peers, or outside of class in a pull-out program (resource rooms).

  9. Curricular Emphases for Academic, Social Skills, and Transitional Instruction (cont…) • Transitional Needs: • Transitions from preschool to primary school • Early academic skills • Social Skills • Responsiveness to instructional styles • Responsiveness to structure in school environment • Considerations towards career education and life-skills education • Transition to middle school • Prepare socially and academically • Practice time management • Get an idea of where you’re going

  10. Lights, Camera, ACTION!!

  11. Instructional Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms • Professional Collaboration: Cooperative teaching • IEP meetings • Parents • Teachers, etc. • Collaborative Learning: Cooperative learning • Peer Tutoring • Class-wide Peer Tutoring • Peer-assisted Learning Strategies • Group Projects • Curriculum Adaptations: • Accommodation • Modification

  12. Instructional Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms (cont…) • Lesson Adaptations: • What works best for the class? • Cultural Considerations: • Is there diversity? • How do you accommodate it? • Class Environment Adaptations: • Is it safe? • Is there good traffic flow? • Does it reinforce routine? • Effective Homework Programs: • Develop homework habits • Responsive Grading Practice: • Recognizes and praises achievements, progress, effort, etc.

  13. Name Your Nation!

  14. Let’s Review! • Did we… • Understand the importance of including students with special needs in the general educational classroom. • Explain curricular emphases for academic, social skills, and transitional instruction. • Practice inclusive collaborative learning.

  15. Thank You!

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