Consider the cultural differences before engaging in any of the following: Appropriateness of using telephone to communicate with parents Patting a child on the head as a sign of affection Expecting children to look you in the eye when being scolded Looking people you’ve just met in the eye when simply talking Shaking hands, pointing, … Continue reading Tips for Working with Different Cultures in the Classroom
Teachers with gifted children in their classrooms need to pay particular attention to developing the upper three levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy: (1) Synthesis, (2) Evaluation, and (3) Analysis. Below are several creative-writing topics that emphasize the use of the upper levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Again, it is not only gifted students who will benefit from activities … Continue reading Working with Students with Special Needs: Part VI – Activities for Gifted and High-Achieving Students
Environmental Interventions 1. Make sure this student knows what is expected. 2. Sit this student near the teacher. 3. Try using a carousel or separate seating. 4. Surround the child with others who know how to do the work. 5. Divide the workload into small, manageable “chunks.” 6. Be very structured and consistent. 7. Allow … Continue reading Working with Students with Special Needs: Part V – Classroom Strategies for ADHD
Teacher Checklist The following are some ways to modify the classroom environment for students with special needs: Reduce the number of assignments. Decrease the amount of writing in an assignment. Modify tests (e.g., read math problems to student). Extend time for assignment completion. Participation at homework center. Use a timer to determine the amount of … Continue reading Working with Students with Special Needs: Part IV – Classroom Modifications for Special Needs Students