Chapter 15 Behavior Management Due April 20th

For most students behaviors are learned and learned behaviors can be changed with patience, persistence, and positive reinforcement. Using form 47 on page 213, discuss these questions with your colleagues and decide upon the answers you will give your paras. Choose two to report on in your post and respond to 2 people.

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To gain another perspective, using the tally sheet on page 215, observe a student on your caseload and compare him/her to the behavior of their peers. Is it significantly difference? If so, how do you go about changing their behavior? Write a paragraph on your findings and respond to 2 other people.

Chapter 14 Assessments Due April 13th

When assessing student achievement it is important to test only the student's knowledge of a curriculum area, not penalize the student for the disability. Keeping this in mind, describe the types of assessments and the ways to modify them

Chapter 13 Math Due April 6

Supporting students in the area of math requires addressing sequencing problem and the abstract. Using manipulatives to demonstrate and practice mathematical concepts is one way to address these deficiencies. Select an activity from this chapter and use it with your students, then assess it's efficiency in a narrative of a paragraph or two.

Respond to 2 people.

Chapter 12 Spelling Due March 30th

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.

Respond to 2 people.

Chapter 11 Written Langauge Due March 30th

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 March 24

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.

Respond to 2 people.

Chapter 9 Support Across the Curriculum Due March 16th

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 March 9th

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 your classroom to aid student learning.

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Chapter 7 Accommodations/Modification Due March 2nd

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 Febr. 24th

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 your para's and students.

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Chapter 5 Getting Started: Due Febr. 16th

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


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

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Chapter 4 Confidentiality--Due Febr. 10th

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 Febr. 10th

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

Choose 2 or 3 areas of exceptionality that are unique to your classroom 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 Febr. 3rd

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

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

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Chapter 1 Building Background--Due Febr. 3rd

What does inclusion mean to you?

How is this different than the text's definition?


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