12-14
A students communication needs can be hard to handle sometimes, especially for the student. My student and I were working on using the little cue cards that we made on boardmaker. What I am doing to implement these is give her choices just to introduce the cards and what they mean. I know that now is not the best time to start, but what's the harm in introducing them? We'll try using them again every day.
12-15
The new student did well today making it easier to work in the same room with my student. That turned out well because she wasn't having anything to do with the other kids in the main classroom. We tried to get back there but it didn't work today.
12-16
Today was a good day. We started out doing the recycling and our morning routine. I would like to incorporate recycling into our daily routine since nobody else is doing it. There should be plenty for us to do. My student did great getting the bins from the classroom and doing it quietly. I am so proud of her. We managed all our work later in the day and she sat through an entire movie! So that was awesome. Hopefully we don't have to work too hard to get back into the swing of things when the break is over.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Journal 12-5 to 12-7
12-5
Today I want to talk about administration. I understand that the leaders of our schools have a great deal on their plates, and that they sometimes just don't have the time. I'm also accustomed to taking care of myself in the workplace, but sometimes, it would be nice if there was an ounce of time that the administration could spare to us IA's. If people in my school were to have problems, I imagine that I might have a hard time too finding time for them, but emails should do the trick and having meetings to fix problems should come first above working in the cafeteria for lunch.
12-6
Today my student had a full meltdown before she got on the bus. I firmly believe that it's not my job to get a student on the bus, it is the parents. But when my student threw herself on the ground, I couldn't just leave her there with her mom. So I waited patiently. We didn't get to school for at least an hour, so I guess I don't know, but if someone could answer this question, it would be great. How long is too long to wait for a student?
12-7
She got on the bus today. I feels like it has been an up and down kind of time these past few weeks. I would kill for some routine.
Today I want to talk about administration. I understand that the leaders of our schools have a great deal on their plates, and that they sometimes just don't have the time. I'm also accustomed to taking care of myself in the workplace, but sometimes, it would be nice if there was an ounce of time that the administration could spare to us IA's. If people in my school were to have problems, I imagine that I might have a hard time too finding time for them, but emails should do the trick and having meetings to fix problems should come first above working in the cafeteria for lunch.
12-6
Today my student had a full meltdown before she got on the bus. I firmly believe that it's not my job to get a student on the bus, it is the parents. But when my student threw herself on the ground, I couldn't just leave her there with her mom. So I waited patiently. We didn't get to school for at least an hour, so I guess I don't know, but if someone could answer this question, it would be great. How long is too long to wait for a student?
12-7
She got on the bus today. I feels like it has been an up and down kind of time these past few weeks. I would kill for some routine.
Journal 11-30 to 12-2
11-30
Monday and Tuesday my student didn't come to school. This was half expected though since we just got back from Thanksgiving week. When she got on the bus today, I figured that we would spend a lot of time going on walks, taking breaks, and doing a minimal amount of work. That's how today went. I have started ignoring my teacher. It probably sounds childish, but when she gives me advice about my student and presumes to tell me what to do, I never take her seriously. If she wants to decide how I work with my student, then she needs to spend more time working with her and learning about her.
12-1
Today was 100% better than yesterday. We got a ton of work done, and had plenty of time to spare. Today was a breath of fresh air and it's what I and she needed.
12-2
We started dedicating more time to our vocational skills today. Every week, she and I will be going around and taking care of the schools recycling. She is learning but by a couple of weeks from now, she'll have it down. It's really too bad that our teacher doesn't focus on that more often.
Monday and Tuesday my student didn't come to school. This was half expected though since we just got back from Thanksgiving week. When she got on the bus today, I figured that we would spend a lot of time going on walks, taking breaks, and doing a minimal amount of work. That's how today went. I have started ignoring my teacher. It probably sounds childish, but when she gives me advice about my student and presumes to tell me what to do, I never take her seriously. If she wants to decide how I work with my student, then she needs to spend more time working with her and learning about her.
12-1
Today was 100% better than yesterday. We got a ton of work done, and had plenty of time to spare. Today was a breath of fresh air and it's what I and she needed.
12-2
We started dedicating more time to our vocational skills today. Every week, she and I will be going around and taking care of the schools recycling. She is learning but by a couple of weeks from now, she'll have it down. It's really too bad that our teacher doesn't focus on that more often.
Journal 11-16 to 11-17
11-16
As before I am still working on keeping my student happy and in the classroom with the other students. We are working on staying quiet during work times and working with distractions. She is easily distracted and needs reinforcement all the time. Now I am happy that she and I have been using a token board.
11-17
We had a rough day. My student couldn't focus and spent a lot of time in the break room. There are times when she will experience a sudden and unexpected outburst. At this point I always help her situate herself and we go through the motions of taking deep breaths and setting up her mat to lay on and the weighted blanket. That thing has saved my life a ton of times. Not much work was done today. Hopefully tomorrow.
As before I am still working on keeping my student happy and in the classroom with the other students. We are working on staying quiet during work times and working with distractions. She is easily distracted and needs reinforcement all the time. Now I am happy that she and I have been using a token board.
11-17
We had a rough day. My student couldn't focus and spent a lot of time in the break room. There are times when she will experience a sudden and unexpected outburst. At this point I always help her situate herself and we go through the motions of taking deep breaths and setting up her mat to lay on and the weighted blanket. That thing has saved my life a ton of times. Not much work was done today. Hopefully tomorrow.
Journal 11-8 to 11-10
11-8
Alright. So the new student is in full swing, literally and figuratively. This kid is violent and loose with his language. So my student and I are spending as much time as possible away from that room. Hopefully I wont be asked to work with him and her at the same time.
11-9
To put a little crappy icing on the cake, the absent head teacher told me that I would be switching off with another one-on-one staff member with the new kid. Now I firmly believe in helping kids, I really do, but there is a limit that everyone needs to recognize and it's how far you can be stretched. When she informed me that this new partial placement was going to happen, I told her I couldn't do it. I will fight tooth and nail to keep my student away from this kid, because I can't manage the two of them at the same time while giving adequate care to my own student. Before, when I said that parents are going to be the ones who burn me out, I should have included incompetent teachers.
11-10
Today is taking a long time. I'm on lunch right now and I have been all over the place with my student. I'm also feeling emotionally exhausted. I just hate the feeling of not being supported. I hope I don't fall into the same trend as my teacher.
Alright. So the new student is in full swing, literally and figuratively. This kid is violent and loose with his language. So my student and I are spending as much time as possible away from that room. Hopefully I wont be asked to work with him and her at the same time.
11-9
To put a little crappy icing on the cake, the absent head teacher told me that I would be switching off with another one-on-one staff member with the new kid. Now I firmly believe in helping kids, I really do, but there is a limit that everyone needs to recognize and it's how far you can be stretched. When she informed me that this new partial placement was going to happen, I told her I couldn't do it. I will fight tooth and nail to keep my student away from this kid, because I can't manage the two of them at the same time while giving adequate care to my own student. Before, when I said that parents are going to be the ones who burn me out, I should have included incompetent teachers.
11-10
Today is taking a long time. I'm on lunch right now and I have been all over the place with my student. I'm also feeling emotionally exhausted. I just hate the feeling of not being supported. I hope I don't fall into the same trend as my teacher.
Journal 11-2 to 11-4
11-2
Our new student came in today, and my student didn't so I was put on duty to meet the kid and his mom. The kid was all over the place, even with the mom there. She had a list of things to cover which felt like demands more than anything else. Ill tell you, it's not the students that are going to burn me out, it's the obnoxious parents.
11-3
So first day with the new student without mom and he was everything that we expected and more. Lacks empathy, social rules, etc. He sent my student off on her own tantrum because of the behavior he exhibits. Now I know that moving into the other classroom was a good idea. My student and I spent half the day in the classroom and half in the individual work room. We got along without as much overload as before but I am assuming that it will be a day to day basis.
11-4
Good day with my student despite the fact that she wouldn't get on the bus this morning. We spent more time just sitting in the other classroom which is working out because I don't expect her to get much work done but I do expect her to listen to the teacher and follow the class. We got away without many behaviors today which felt good. Good day.
Our new student came in today, and my student didn't so I was put on duty to meet the kid and his mom. The kid was all over the place, even with the mom there. She had a list of things to cover which felt like demands more than anything else. Ill tell you, it's not the students that are going to burn me out, it's the obnoxious parents.
11-3
So first day with the new student without mom and he was everything that we expected and more. Lacks empathy, social rules, etc. He sent my student off on her own tantrum because of the behavior he exhibits. Now I know that moving into the other classroom was a good idea. My student and I spent half the day in the classroom and half in the individual work room. We got along without as much overload as before but I am assuming that it will be a day to day basis.
11-4
Good day with my student despite the fact that she wouldn't get on the bus this morning. We spent more time just sitting in the other classroom which is working out because I don't expect her to get much work done but I do expect her to listen to the teacher and follow the class. We got away without many behaviors today which felt good. Good day.
Journal 10-25 to 10-27
10-25
This week so far has been hard. We just got word that we would be getting a new student in the near future, and he doesn't sound like a piece of cake. I know that no student is 100% easy but when you work in a DLC, behaviors are the last thing that we worry about. With this new student, I'm afraid with our absent teacher and the lack of support from our administration, that we will be finding ourselves having a hard time treading water.
10-26
No further news of our new student. I really hope he doesn't upset the balance that I have made with my one-on-one student. Its been hard enough making a connection with her without the stress of another students behavior on the board. She has been doing well. She got on the bus all by herself with no motivation from anyone today which is a step in the right direction. If that new student is as bad a they say he is, then she and I will be moving into the classroom with the other students. Its time to get her mixed in with everyone and made part of the classroom.
10-27
Today, my student and I will be test running a day in the classroom. Ill let you know how that goes.
Alright. So today didn't go so well. I had to keep moving her in and out of the classroom because of sensory overload. It looks as though progress will be slow, but when is it ever fast with these kids?
This week so far has been hard. We just got word that we would be getting a new student in the near future, and he doesn't sound like a piece of cake. I know that no student is 100% easy but when you work in a DLC, behaviors are the last thing that we worry about. With this new student, I'm afraid with our absent teacher and the lack of support from our administration, that we will be finding ourselves having a hard time treading water.
10-26
No further news of our new student. I really hope he doesn't upset the balance that I have made with my one-on-one student. Its been hard enough making a connection with her without the stress of another students behavior on the board. She has been doing well. She got on the bus all by herself with no motivation from anyone today which is a step in the right direction. If that new student is as bad a they say he is, then she and I will be moving into the classroom with the other students. Its time to get her mixed in with everyone and made part of the classroom.
10-27
Today, my student and I will be test running a day in the classroom. Ill let you know how that goes.
Alright. So today didn't go so well. I had to keep moving her in and out of the classroom because of sensory overload. It looks as though progress will be slow, but when is it ever fast with these kids?
Saturday, December 3, 2016
They say I say part 4
The point made at the beginning of
chapter eleven is valid in the idea that linking your thoughts and
comments to what others have said. It can give you support in your
argument or help tie in your own thoughts in a contextually relevant
way. Despite how helpful that can be, I think this concept can be
effective and detrimental when used during different mediums. When
writing an essay, report, or study, it's important to link your
methods and findings to the work that others have done before you,
but when considering a conversation in a classroom setting, I can see
people overusing others thoughts and playing them off as their own.
It's great to give credit where credit is due, but that shouldn't
steer people away from saying what they think, whether they agree
with others or not. The only issue I have with this idea is that
there has to be a measure of your own words rather than simply
rephrasing what others have said. Without an emphasis on individuals
personal input, there wouldn't be any conversation. For this reason,
I appreciate the first few pages of part four and it's acknowledgment
of the flaws in this idea.
Another segment in the chapters that I
particularly enjoyed reading was bit about picturing the author of
text in a social setting, not typing the pages of a book. The author
talks about how this can force people to think more deeply about how
the author of any text is responding to others and their ideas. As I
thought about how I could implement this idea in the classroom, I
thought how we in the cohort are asked from time to time to argue or
debate in small groups. This is a great way to get students involved
in learning especially when it is concerning beliefs that are not
their own, as people are prone to ignore ideas that they don't agree
with. On a final note on this topic, I thought this was a great way
to ask your students "what is motivating this writer?".
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