This week we read about how to handle behaviors in the classroom. We discussed how important it is to make sure that the expectations you want in the classroom are clearly defined and posted on the first day of class. As a teacher, it is my job to know how to take care of multiple different situations when a student is misbehaving and/or behaving.
We talked about PBS and PBIS. PBIS talks about how the class is set up; but more than that it discusses how how you structure your class so that students who have disabilities can function the best and behave properly. Things such as how the desks are set up and what decorations are being used are all factors that go into PBIS.
We talked in class about how we need to replace a behavior we are trying to fix instead of trying to stop or change it. We also discussed how using intrinsic motivators to help out our students instead of extrinsic ones. Each table in the class had to discuss and tell the class about what things could help students and we ended up talking about peer tutors and how peer tutors can help some students learn better than they would on their own. In high school I was a peer tutor and it was neat to see how much of a difference I could make. The student I helped didn't talk but he was very bright and funny. He was very shy but once he got comfortable around me he would come and eat lunch with me and my friends. I did more then just help him with his math, I helped him socialize with his peers. I think peer tutoring is a great way for both students with disabilities and those without disabilities to learn and grow from one another.
We were able to talk about all 13 categories of disabilities and what each one entailed. I have really enjoyed this class and learning more about special education law and disabilities. I feel like I am more prepared and ready to teach when the time comes.
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