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Tip 19: Share Strengths of ALL Students
Posted on April 19, 2012 in Autism, Inclusion, News
Look for ways to emphasize the abilities and strengths of all learners in your classroom. This practice will not only help you use the various gifts of your students across lessons and throughout the day, but it will be helpful in building classroom community.
There are many ways to …
Tip 18: WEBSITE WEDNESDAY
Posted on April 18, 2012 in Autism, Inclusion, News
When I started my website site at paulakluth.com a few years ago, there were only a few inclusion-focused blogs out on the web. Now, every time I search for inclusion blogs, I find wonderful new resources like today’s featured site.
In-kloo-zhuhn is not only filled …
Tip 17: Teach Playground Games
Posted on April 17, 2012 in Autism, Inclusion, News
So many children struggle during recess. Some cannot figure out how to spend the time and others may identify activities, but lack skills to engage in those activities. One way to support these learners is to explicitly teach playground games to all students in the school.
One way to support these learners is to …
Tip 16: Opt for iPad AAC Options
Posted on April 16, 2012 in Autism, Inclusion, News
When I was a teacher, trying a new AAC system required renting a device from the district. If they didn’t have the one you wanted in stock, you had to wait weeks or even months. Then, if the device or system seemed to work for the person, you began the process of advocating for the purchase of the device. In some cases, this process may still be a reality.
The iPad and other devices like it …
Tip 6: Individualize Standards and Objectives
Posted on April 06, 2012 in Autism, Inclusion, News
One of the most common misunderstandings of inclusive education is that all learners need to have the same learning targets and outcomes. A teacher told me recently, “What will he do in earth science? He can’t even read!”
