As I worked through this module, I felt like it was a reaffirmation and almost a refresher course on effective practices. I feel that many of the HLPs are presented during teacher prep programs. I have been working with a young lady who is completing her Field Experience hours for pre-student teacher. She has asked me some great questions about how and why I do different things in my classroom, and this has allowed me to reflect on my practices and connect what she is seeing in the classroom to what she is learning in college. While the module may by titled "Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Across Learning Environment", I believe it is simply sound practices to help all students be successful.
I appreciated the section on scaffolding because it gave me a chance to reflect on what I have available for the unit I am just starting (The Pearl by John Steinbeck) and what I can add to help students. It is easy to get stuck in a rut with teaching, but this reflection has been useful. Some of the links included have given me new ideas and ways to revamp graphic organizers to make them flexible, and I think it will allow even more student ownership when they have a chance to play with the tools, as well.
I also feel that the digital technology, like online graphic organizers, differentiate instruction for students who prefer not to write. Technology can help students remain focused, and can encourage the development of creative talents that would not be developed otherwise.
As I worked through this module, I felt like it was a reaffirmation and almost a refresher course on effective practices. I feel that many of the HLPs are presented during teacher prep programs. I have been working with a young lady who is completing her Field Experience hours for pre-student teacher. She has asked me some great questions about how and why I do different things in my classroom, and this has allowed me to reflect on my practices and connect what she is seeing in the classroom to what she is learning in college. While the module may by titled "Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Across Learning Environment", I believe it is simply sound practices to help all students be successful.
I appreciated the section on scaffolding because it gave me a chance to reflect on what I have available for the unit I am just starting (The Pearl by John Steinbeck) and what I can add to help students. It is easy to get stuck in a rut with teaching, but this reflection has been useful. Some of the links included have given me new ideas and ways to revamp graphic organizers to make them flexible, and I think it will allow even more student ownership when they have a chance to play with the tools, as well.