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Special Education Classroom Video Analysis

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This video segment occurs in a self-contained special education classroom with two children Alec a 9-year-old boy with autism and Tami who will be assisting the teacher. Alec has difficulty with displaying appropriate behavior with his peers. He previously greeted a student by kissing them and he greeted another child by saying, “You are a little boy” which hurt the other child’s feelings. The teacher’s goal for Alex is to teach him socially appropriate ways to communicate with other students and also how to respect their boundaries and personal space. What were your reactions? The teacher cared about the well-being of her students by choosing a learning activity that was entertaining and fun for Alec and Tami. By choosing Alec’s friend Tami …show more content…

I may have to prepare lessons for ESL learners which require a different approach than teaching native English speaking students. My lesson plan will require using more visual cues, scaffolding, and verbal prompts. The teacher provided practical tips for teaching ESL learners in a special education classroom. She mentioned how using multiple senses aids in retention and she also mentions how scaffolding orthography provides visual cues to signal accurate pronunciation.
This video takes place in a public high school AP studio Art class with a heterogeneous grouping of students with diverse artistic ability. In the video the teacher is demonstrating printmaking and how to create a Plexiglas engraving. Once the teacher demonstrates the proper techniques for printmaking and engraving she allows the students to then create their own artwork. The teacher walks about the room providing feedback for the students and asking them questions. As the teacher poses targeted questions and provides constructive criticism the students are able to reflect on their work and make improvements as needed. What were your reactions? The teacher provided practical tips; enabling students to examine proper procedures and techniques to incorporate and enhance their artwork. She provided an excellent analysis of each student’s project, which allowed them to assess their own artwork. Providing effective and positive criticism to each student contributes …show more content…

The teacher was effective in eliminating classroom disruptions. When two students entered the class late the teacher directed them to please take a seat. She briefly redirected the two students without embarrassing them or taking a great deal of time away from instruction.
What didn’t work or was ineffective? The only thing that was ineffective was the fact that the teacher did not involve her students more at the beginning of class while discussing printmaking and Plexiglas engraving strategies. She asked one question about the G.I. Bill, however, by engaging her students she could have inspired them to interact more with each other thereby increasing their motivation and self-awareness overall.
What would you have done differently? I would have attempted to engage the students more by posing more targeted questions about the art project during my demonstration. I would provide more opportunities for the students to discuss Plexiglas engraving and printmaking prior to attempting the

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