I will be a new resource teacher this year. The principal has told me that she would like me to do as much inclusion as possible. How do you do inclusion in your classroom and work with the resource teacher?
Thanks!
Re: how do you do inclusion?
Hi! Thanks for replying! I wasn’t clear enough..I’ll be the LD teacher. I was wondering what role other LD teachers play in the regular classroom..how many co-teach, or, like at my former school, how many would seperate and do different groups made up of spec. ed. and non spec.ed. children. Thanks again for any ideas!!
Re: how do you do inclusion?
Hi!
I teach 4th grade science. The LD teacher comes into my room (and the HR) of disabled students in our school. It works very well. She works with any student that needs her help, not just the “identified” students. We (reg. teachers) have all of the support and advice that we need. and can feel like we are doing what is best for all students.
Re: how do you do inclusion?
I’m the special education teacher in a regular classroom. The regular education and myself plan and implement instruction as a team. If you walked into our inclusion classroom you could not tell which students are LD and which students are regular ed. We try to form groups in which the regular education students act as mentors to the special education students. We team teach and share the responsibility of all students. Sometimes I will accomodate her lessons and homework to the needs of my students. This may include a reduction on items or a lower reading level. For all subjects we use large group and small group instruction, making sure the LD students get the direct instuction that they need. This is our third year together and each year we seem to get a better handle on how to accomodate the students. The key to success is communication between you and the regular education teacher.
Good Luck!!
Re: how do you do inclusion?
Hi Aimee!
As a resource teacher, I assume you will be working with a few regular education teachers. I work in a high school as support for our social studies department. I work with three different teachers and each co-teaching classroom is unique. Since I am not a curriculum expert, My co-teacher usually takes the lead in introducing new material. I assist all students in the class as needed, make sure that classroom and test modifications are carried out. I also share strategies that may help students remember the material, do assignments, and prepare for tests.
Communication with the regular education teacher is extremely important; as you both may have concerns on how to approach your new assignment. Try to get concerns out in the open as soon as possible. Best wishes to you and your co-teacher(s)!
Re: how do you do inclusion?
I am the resource teacher for middle school. I teach 2 math classes for my spec. ed. students, and the rest of the day, I go from room to room to check on how they are doing. It takes a lot of work on your part for inclusion to work. It also helps if reg. ed. teacher is receptive to having spec. ed. kids in the classes. During some periods, I am in 3 classes. I get copies of lesson plans, I ask teachers what they are doing for the day, and I can figure out who will need my assistance. Because I move so much I don’t necessarily “team teach” which is fine with me. I am kept so busy modifying assignments, helping ALL students, and going between two or three classes. For the most part I really enjoy this schedule. Last year I would spent the entire period with one teacher, but I can’t do that anymore, too many students. I know the reg. ed. teachers are disappointed, but with a lot of hard work it will happen. Hope this helps.
Re: how do you do inclusion?
I am looking for information concerning the support given to teachers….. to enable teachers to perform at their best.
Supports such as
planning time with their co-teachers
ratio of SPED students to general ed
inservice traning time for both teachers
which works best — block schedules or streight 6 periods
THis year we were told 3 days before school began, what we were going to teach and who we were teaching with………
Our school also dropped the “D” …..so anything below a 70 was a F
any help or suggestions for a better year to come???????
Re: how do you do inclusion?
Dear Aimee,
Inclusion in the regular classroom must be a coordinated effort. I assume that you are a regular educator. I am a 15 year Learning Support teacher with 8 years experience teaching in an inclusive classroom. The best advice I can give you is to work together with your LD teacher. Make time to discuss your plans. A good LD teacher will give suggestions on what he or she can do to enhance learning of the kids w/LD in your classroom. That can include: teaching parts of the lesson, supplying study guides, adapting tests ect.
I have enjoyed working in an inclusive classroom. I wish you well. If you have any further questions, please write!
Sue
Re: how do you do inclusion?
Hi! Thanks for replying! I wasn’t clear enough..I’ll be the LD teacher. I was wondering what role other LD teachers play in the regular classroom..how many co-teach, or, like at my former school, how many would seperate and do different groups made up of spec. ed. and non spec.ed. children. Thanks again for any ideas!!
Re: how do you do inclusion?
Hi!
I teach 4th grade science. The LD teacher comes into my room (and the HR) of disabled students in our school. It works very well. She works with any student that needs her help, not just the “identified” students. We (reg. teachers) have all of the support and advice that we need. and can feel like we are doing what is best for all students.
Re: how do you do inclusion?
I’m the special education teacher in a regular classroom. The regular education and myself plan and implement instruction as a team. If you walked into our inclusion classroom you could not tell which students are LD and which students are regular ed. We try to form groups in which the regular education students act as mentors to the special education students. We team teach and share the responsibility of all students. Sometimes I will accomodate her lessons and homework to the needs of my students. This may include a reduction on items or a lower reading level. For all subjects we use large group and small group instruction, making sure the LD students get the direct instuction that they need. This is our third year together and each year we seem to get a better handle on how to accomodate the students. The key to success is communication between you and the regular education teacher.
Good Luck!!
Re: how do you do inclusion?
Hi Aimee!
As a resource teacher, I assume you will be working with a few regular education teachers. I work in a high school as support for our social studies department. I work with three different teachers and each co-teaching classroom is unique. Since I am not a curriculum expert, My co-teacher usually takes the lead in introducing new material. I assist all students in the class as needed, make sure that classroom and test modifications are carried out. I also share strategies that may help students remember the material, do assignments, and prepare for tests.
Communication with the regular education teacher is extremely important; as you both may have concerns on how to approach your new assignment. Try to get concerns out in the open as soon as possible. Best wishes to you and your co-teacher(s)!
Re: how do you do inclusion?
I am the resource teacher for middle school. I teach 2 math classes for my spec. ed. students, and the rest of the day, I go from room to room to check on how they are doing. It takes a lot of work on your part for inclusion to work. It also helps if reg. ed. teacher is receptive to having spec. ed. kids in the classes. During some periods, I am in 3 classes. I get copies of lesson plans, I ask teachers what they are doing for the day, and I can figure out who will need my assistance. Because I move so much I don’t necessarily “team teach” which is fine with me. I am kept so busy modifying assignments, helping ALL students, and going between two or three classes. For the most part I really enjoy this schedule. Last year I would spent the entire period with one teacher, but I can’t do that anymore, too many students. I know the reg. ed. teachers are disappointed, but with a lot of hard work it will happen. Hope this helps.
Re: how do you do inclusion?
I am looking for information concerning the support given to teachers….. to enable teachers to perform at their best.
Supports such as
planning time with their co-teachers
ratio of SPED students to general ed
inservice traning time for both teachers
which works best — block schedules or streight 6 periods
THis year we were told 3 days before school began, what we were going to teach and who we were teaching with………
Our school also dropped the “D” …..so anything below a 70 was a F
any help or suggestions for a better year to come???????
Dear Aimee,
Inclusion in the regular classroom must be a coordinated effort. I assume that you are a regular educator. I am a 15 year Learning Support teacher with 8 years experience teaching in an inclusive classroom. The best advice I can give you is to work together with your LD teacher. Make time to discuss your plans. A good LD teacher will give suggestions on what he or she can do to enhance learning of the kids w/LD in your classroom. That can include: teaching parts of the lesson, supplying study guides, adapting tests ect.
I have enjoyed working in an inclusive classroom. I wish you well. If you have any further questions, please write!
Sue