Chapter 12 Spelling Due Dec. 14th

Spelling words should be compatible with the student's reading level. Many are able to succeed with minimal modifications.  

Choose one of the spelling activities in this chapter and use it with a student. Again, share your experience in a post of one or two paragraphs.

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Chapter 11 Written Langauge Due Dec. 7

Writing can be a challenge for many students, more often than not their papers are returned covered with corrections. It is important to encourage students efforts and to place the emphasis on the student's ideas rather than on sentence structure.  

Keeping this in mind implement one of the writing activities in this chapter and share your process in your post.

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Chapter 10 Reading Due Nov. 30

Reading is an issue for many special education students. Choose one of the forms mentioned in this chapter and implement it with a student.  

Report your results in one or two paragraphs.

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Chapter 9 Support Across the Curriculum Due Nov. 16

Choose and complete one of the activities in this chapter. 

 Share your accommodations in this post.  
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Chapter 8 Helping Students Learn Due Nov. 9

Discuss the differences between previewing, pre teaching and reviewing and it's importance in the education of special education students.

What are some modifications that you use in the classroom to aid student learning.

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Chapter 7 Accommodations/Modification Due Nov. 2

Explain the difference between accommodations and modifications. 

Choose one of the frequently asked questions at the end of the chapter and explain what you would do in this instance.


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Chapter 6 Paras and Gen. Ed Due Oct. 26

It is important for paraprofessional's and students to establish a relationship. There are times however that students do not want the help of the paraprofessional. Discuss the best ways to handle this situation.

Small group instruction is where the majority of the paraprofessional's time is spent. Choose one of the types of small group instruction for the classroom and elaborate on how best to utilize this instruction with the students.

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Chapter 5 Getting Started: Due Oct 19

List the 10 categories of the paraprofessional's role and compare 2-3 with the roles with that of your supervising teacher.

Discuss the importance of communication and the different forms that you use.

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Chapter 4 Confidentiality--Due Oct 12

All information pertaining to a student (and family), whether shared directly with you or overheard, is confidential, however certain situations must be reported such as neglect or abuse. Keeping this in mind discuss one of the activities from the text and it's implications if confidentiality is not maintained.

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Chapter 2 and 3 SPED--Due Oct. 12

What are the 13 areas of exceptionality listed in the text?

Choose 2 or 3 areas of exceptionality that are unique to the students you work with and explain how they are best served in the classroom.

What and who are the minimum members included on a special education team and what does each bring to the table in making decisions for an individualized education plan?

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Chapter 1 Benefits of Inclusion-Due Oct 5

Choose one of the benefits listed and share why you think this is the most beneficial for students with disabilities.  
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Chapter 1 Myths and Realities Due Oct 5

Which myth do you see as the most prevalent in your school? How do you dispel this assumption?  

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Chapter 1 Inclusion Due Oct 5

What does inclusion mean to you?
How is this different than the text's definition?


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