Presentation/Assigment

Instruction:

Group 1 will be posting their videos or links to their videos along with a description of their case study child and a modified lesson plan this week. All candidates must comment a minimum of twice on a minimum of 2 different days on these projects - focus on deepening the conversation by asking a question, for clarification, or reflecting on your experience as it relates to the topic. Bring your textbook reading into the discussion.

Resources use only this please:

Cook, R. E., Klein, M. D., & Chen, D. (2020). Adapting early childhood curricula for children with disabilities and special needs. Pearson. 

Cook, R. E., Klein, M. D., & Chen, D. (2020). Adapting early childhood curricula for children with disabilities and special needs. Pearson. 

Think-Pair-Share | Classroom Strategy | Reading Rockets. (2022, March 2). Reading Rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think-pair-share

Classmate: I need feedback please

Bryan Cabrera is a 5 year old  Hispanic  Kindergartens student with bilateral moderate sensorineuarl hearing loss with a history of middle ear pathology and bilateral PE tubes were inserted.. He currently wears bilateral hearing aids Honak Nios H20 BTE hearing aid . He has a prescribed  FM unit that should be used through out the school day. He performs well during social activities and group projects and activities. He works well with a partner or small group.He has preferential seating in all classes within the classroom.He sit within 5 feet of the sound source.He needs instruction to be clearly stated repeated and explained.He benefit from a lot of visual and auditory activity.He loves shared reading with big books.Bryan physical development is within normal limits.

My differential lesson plan i choose was shared reading i focuses on comprehension and understanding by leading a discussion and/or asking questions.H e will  benefit from exposure to basic academic concepts.

1.Example classmate feedback :

Hi M,

I enjoyed watching your video and learning about your student Bryan. As you have stated, you will be using various materials in your lesson which includes a circle chart. Providing various materials will be beneficial for students in many ways. This can increase student engagement and different materials will appeal to the diverse learners. By offering various materials, you are catering to a wider range of students’ needs. You will circle around the room to ensure students understand the lesson. This is essential throughout the lesson to assess and monitor students’ progress, behavior, and engagement. Teachers can observe students’ work and identify areas where they need improvement. In my classroom, I provide effective and positive feedback to my students. It is important to recognize their strengths and build confidence with feedback. With areas that they need additional support, I will provide guidance to help them achieve their learning goals. As you stated, you student worked well with pair work in your lesson. Pair sharing motivates students to share thoughts and work on oral communication skills (Think-Pair-Share | Classroom Strategy | Reading Rockets, 2022). It helps students to actively listen, work on turn-taking skills, and collaborate with peers to work on their goals together. For closing the lesson, you stated you will ask students to share their opinions on the lesson. This is an appropriate way to wrap up the lesson by considering different perspectives by exploring the information they just learned.

            Since Bryan has bilateral moderate sensorineural hearing loss, it is essential that he is accommodated with seating arrangements. It is great that he sits withing 5 feet, so it reduces background nose and echoes. Another support you have implemented is using visual aids like charts to enhance comprehension of the lesson. How is Bryan’s fine motor skills? Bilateral coordination includes the precise movement of use in both hands, fingers, and wrists (Cook et al., 2020).  Bilateral moderate sensorineural hearing loss can indirectly affect one’s fine motor skills. Students can feel frustrated or isolated which can indirectly affect their overall well-being. This can affect one’s language and communication development because it is closely connected to cognitive and motor development. It is important to recognize the impact of hearing loss can vary on individuals. With any disability, it is best to work closely with students, families, and professionals.

                                                                                           

References

Cook, R. E., Klein, M. D., & Chen, D. (2020). Adapting early childhood curricula for children with disabilities and special needs. Pearson. 

Think-Pair-Share | Classroom Strategy | Reading Rockets. (2022, March 2). Reading Rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think-pair-share

2 EXAMPLE feedback classmate

Hi Marita,

I want to say great job with your video. I loved that you used a lot of visuals aids like the book and the anchor charts. I like that you included pair share in you lesson. Pair sharing is a great  activity for early childhood kids as it offers numerous benefits. It promotes social and emotional development by encouraging children to interact with their peers, fostering communication and empathy skills. It also enhances their cognitive abilities as they engage in discussions, sharing ideas, and building upon each other's thoughts, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Pair sharing allows children to develop language and vocabulary skills through active conversation, boosting their confidence in expressing themselves and understanding others. And it  creates a positive and supportive learning environment for young children.  I would recommend  suggestion to write down your questions before the reading. This really  promote comprehension among students and helps that that higher order thinking skills.  (Cook et al., 2020).In chapter 7 it talks about Motor and self care skills.  "Gross motor skills refers to the involvement of the large muscles of the neck, trunk, arms and legs." (pg. 248, Cook) I would recommend that as you read you can have the students stand up and role pay actions in the book to make it engaging.  Get them moving around as you read the book. For instance when I read the book the  Very Hungry Caterpillar I would have students act like they are a caterpillar and Butterflies. I would say, "crawl like a caterpillar, fly like a butterfly, roll around and make a chysalis around you. Now Pop! Crawl around and start munching grass!" This makes it fun, and the kids grasp concepts more when it's really hands on. By getting them moving you are really strengthening their gross Motor skills.  So during your read aloud you can  support gross motor skills in children by incorporating interactive movements and physical actions related to the story. Encourage children to act out the movements of characters or imitate the actions described in the book can engage their large muscle groups and enhance their coordination and balance. This adds a kinesthetic element to the reading experience and helps develop their motor skills, spatial awareness, and body control. Also by providing opportunities for children to stand up, stretch, or do exercises during breaks can help release their energy, promote circulation, and maintain focus, ultimately supporting their overall gross motor development. Now in regards to Bryan who  has bilateral moderate sensorineural hearing loss. How would you best accommodate/modify the lesson and activities to his needs? 

References 

Cook, R. E., Klein, M. D., & Chen, D. (2020). Adapting early childhood curricula for children with disabilities and special needs. Pearson.