In order to successfully complete a series of tasks, whether it be a domestic chore, a crafting experience, or an on-the-job project, many of us use a system that visually indicates what work and how much work has to be done, how we will know when the work is finished, and what happens next. For …
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Do you work with students or have a child who just can’t seem to get started on an assigned activity, task, or chore? Some students can become overwhelmed if a learning activity is something unfamiliar or seems too complicated. These students often lack the ability to cope, including an inability to start and to stay …
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Whether listening to a classroom lecture by the teacher, a video or slide presentation, or processing information from a textbook, being able to take notes on the content is an important student skill. Because note taking is a complex task that requires students to focus and listen, determine which information is important, hold those thoughts …
A recent high school graduate works as an instructor for the local Parks and Recreation Department and her employment there includes running a summer soccer camp. On the first day of camp she learned that she had twelve participants, children between the ages of five and seven. Out of those twelve, four have a diagnosis …
Co-teaching is a powerful way to ensure that all students have access to standards-based curriculum in the least restrictive environment as well as the specialized instruction they may need to succeed. Marilyn Friend has defined 6 co-teaching approaches where, within collaborative structures, general education and special education teachers work together to maximize student learning. In …
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