Assistive Technology has been used in the Mainland USA for many years. Assistive Technology on Guam I know is not as advanced as the Mainland USA. I have not seen any type of Computerized Assistive Technology in the Special Education Classes to help or assist the students with a disability. There is an abundance of these students in Guam Public System that are not receiving the technological assistance they need. The government has no money for Education and that could why Technology has not really moved forward. There is GSAT located in Dean Circle Guam’s Assistive Technology for people with a disability. There are some devices that are used by the adults for the hearing impaired, vision impaired, and those with a physical disability. The foundation that makes dreams come true for those with a terminal illness is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Watching the Assistive/Adaptive Technology Video was an amazing thing if Guam could only do that for our GPSS students.
The lesson plan will definitely have to be revised to meet the needs of each and every student. It should be revised according to the students Individualized Evaluation Plan (IEP). The IEP consist of the student’s level of reading, writing, math, social studies, science, physical ability, and cognitive ability. There are the students Goals and Objectives that is suppose to be met throughout the school year. There is also the student’s modifications checklist to follow too. In comparison to the other lesson plan technology was/will be used. In contrast this lesson plan will require more accommodating technological ideas and activities including all students.
The activities are to be modified to meet the needs of the students. The students could work in groups of two or four. By pairing the students in groups it could eliminate any student anxiety or nervousness by working alone. The groups could be given more time to finish their activities. Hands on or tactile group activities will be an effective way to promote student learning. The activity assignment can be cut into half. The assessment could be writing a journal, oral questioning, take turns reading paragraphs from a book, present the group work for the activity, it can incorporate creative arts, music, and the activity can include movement or extensive research from the computer. The activity ideas for art, music or a song can be taken from the internet.
The lesson plan must be revised to include all disabled students so that No Child is Left Behind (NCLB). There are laws four Public Laws that protect and ensure equal opportunity for children with a disability. The first public law is P.L. 93-112 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law mandated that people with a disability could not be excluded from a program or activity receiving federal funds. The second public law is Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The law allows individuals to function to the fullest of their capacity in the least restrictive environment. It mandated free appropriate education and it mandated an IEP. The third public law is IDEA 1990 Individuals with Disability Amendment Education. It mandated the change of mainstream to inclusion. It changed Handicapped to Disabilities. It increased parental involvement. The fourth public law is The Americans with a Disability Act of 1990. It mandated accessible ramps. It mandated no person shall be excluded from any program or activity receiving federal funds. During an IEP meeting a student’s lawyer, the parents, and the student will be present to ensure the student is receiving the proper services. This is why it is important that students with a disability be accommodated for in the classroom. A person can be put into prison or pay a fine for breaking any one of the laws listed above. If I were a person with a disability I know I would want to be treated fairly. The criteria I would use list down the student’s goals and objectives that need to be met and create a checklist of the activities the student was able to perform or try again.
I think this lesson plan this time around is going to be a bit more challenging. I figure if I learn form it now it will help me in the future. This can only increase my skills when working with students with a disability. I know it is not going to be easy to do on my own not like working in a group. I have to try doing the lesson plan activity all by myself with the help of others of course. This will be an experience to remember for always.
The lesson plan will definitely have to be revised to meet the needs of each and every student. It should be revised according to the students Individualized Evaluation Plan (IEP). The IEP consist of the student’s level of reading, writing, math, social studies, science, physical ability, and cognitive ability. There are the students Goals and Objectives that is suppose to be met throughout the school year. There is also the student’s modifications checklist to follow too. In comparison to the other lesson plan technology was/will be used. In contrast this lesson plan will require more accommodating technological ideas and activities including all students.
The activities are to be modified to meet the needs of the students. The students could work in groups of two or four. By pairing the students in groups it could eliminate any student anxiety or nervousness by working alone. The groups could be given more time to finish their activities. Hands on or tactile group activities will be an effective way to promote student learning. The activity assignment can be cut into half. The assessment could be writing a journal, oral questioning, take turns reading paragraphs from a book, present the group work for the activity, it can incorporate creative arts, music, and the activity can include movement or extensive research from the computer. The activity ideas for art, music or a song can be taken from the internet.
The lesson plan must be revised to include all disabled students so that No Child is Left Behind (NCLB). There are laws four Public Laws that protect and ensure equal opportunity for children with a disability. The first public law is P.L. 93-112 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law mandated that people with a disability could not be excluded from a program or activity receiving federal funds. The second public law is Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The law allows individuals to function to the fullest of their capacity in the least restrictive environment. It mandated free appropriate education and it mandated an IEP. The third public law is IDEA 1990 Individuals with Disability Amendment Education. It mandated the change of mainstream to inclusion. It changed Handicapped to Disabilities. It increased parental involvement. The fourth public law is The Americans with a Disability Act of 1990. It mandated accessible ramps. It mandated no person shall be excluded from any program or activity receiving federal funds. During an IEP meeting a student’s lawyer, the parents, and the student will be present to ensure the student is receiving the proper services. This is why it is important that students with a disability be accommodated for in the classroom. A person can be put into prison or pay a fine for breaking any one of the laws listed above. If I were a person with a disability I know I would want to be treated fairly. The criteria I would use list down the student’s goals and objectives that need to be met and create a checklist of the activities the student was able to perform or try again.
I think this lesson plan this time around is going to be a bit more challenging. I figure if I learn form it now it will help me in the future. This can only increase my skills when working with students with a disability. I know it is not going to be easy to do on my own not like working in a group. I have to try doing the lesson plan activity all by myself with the help of others of course. This will be an experience to remember for always.
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You have written a very nice essay; but the font is so tiny. Might you consider increasing the size of the font?
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