My Topic is : Student Engagement I chose this topic because keeping students on task is the primary challenge for any teacher. If your elementary school or middle school students are doing what they should be doing, then you do not have any management problems. Data Collection Method : • Interviews with students •Surveys with questions that kids can answer •Teacher reflection log •Parent interviews Emotionally disturbed students: It has been proven that the rates of emotionally disturbed students are now much higher, these problems are identified and accepted in mainstream classes so there is an important cause and urge to learn more strategies for successful inclusion of such students. Strategies: •Asking these children about personal preferences; favourite music, concerns and favored activities would make the picture clearer to me and cut a story short. ( checklists ) •Indentifying the child's history •Working with parents and other teachers on a behavior intervention plan. Be extra cautious not to ever scream or yell at an emotionally disturbed Being careful with tone and verbal communication would provide a safe environment and reduce inducing aggression from the child. •Make sure positive class rules are well conveyed to the child but I'd avoid overwhelming him/her with them. Just the right amount to set clear expectations and to maintain order and a positive atmosphere in class ADD/ADHD child: I have at least one of these in each class and according to research the rate has skyrocketed 16 %since 2007, this means 1 of 5 boys has ADHD Getting to know the individual student and being mindful to his/her uniqueness is on top of the recommended list , I started to realize that knowing the individual better is the key to most learning disabilities. • Seating the student away from any distracters is another important aspect and it draws my attention again that the seating chart shouldn't be done haphazardly •Allow physical activity breaks and outdoor instructions •Provide academic instruction in the morning as their concentration pattern worsens throughout the day • Allow this child a stress ball or something to play with when needing a break. • •Give short, chunked directions, make sure you look to the student in the eye, recognize and praise all good behavior, use visuals, build their vocabulary and connect with home. • Set a secret signal with child and use when he/she are off task. Set a timer and encourage the student to work uninterrupted until the timer goes off, reward student for being able compose him/herself. Resources : http://www.ignitepoint.com/?Ideas_for_Counseling_and_Teaching _Emotionally_Disturbed_Children_and_Teens&articleid=79859&fr om=PROFILE http://everyotherthursday.com/best-tips-deal-emotionallydisturbed-students-today.htm http://www.ehow.com/how_8534379_teach-emotionally-disturbedchild.html http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/adhdbehavioral-techniques http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-inclusionstrategies/67333-students-who-are-severely-emotionally-disturbed/ http://engageadhd.org/ http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/teachingchildren-with-adhd/ http://www.pointloma.edu/experience/academics/centersinstitutes/center-teaching-learning/teaching-tips/8-ways-engagestudents Resources : • • • • • • •
