Girls on the autism spectrum in the classroom: hidden difficulties and how to helpThe author is a Senior Advisory Teacher for pupils with Speech Language and Communication Needs and has a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome. She has previously taught secondary aged children with Special Educational Needs...
Bullies are people who dominate others through force or threat of force. When they appear in the classroom, they can disrupt and injure, causing many kinds of problems. In this article we'll discuss how to deal with them. What Are Bullies?
Instructional support:Paraprofessionals are sometimes tasked with providing one-on-one support to reinforce what was taught in the classroom. They may also instruct small groups if more than one child needs additional support. The paraprofessional usually provides support during or after the teacher’s...
For example, a student struggled with group presentations in the past. Now, they have to complete one as part of the requirements of their new course. Chances are they’ll be too anxious to do it right because they’re afraid of failing again. Lack of motivation is a problem, too. At ...
Although group work is increasingly used in STEM courses and may lead to improved academic outcomes, there is evidence that some implementations of group work may lead to unintended barriers for certain students’ learning. Despite the growing number of
Receiving credit is not limited to high school students. Prior learning assessments award credit for learning outside the traditional classroom, including through a portfolio assessment, evaluation of noncollege learning and standardized exams, like the College Level Examination Program. Administere...
Dr. Emily is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, whether they face autism, anxiety, ADHD, depression, or learning difficulties. She also empowers parents and teachers, helping them become the steadfast support every neurodivergent child needs. Join us for this interview, where we’...
How to Handle Autonomy vs. Shame (Early Childhood – 1 ½-3 years old) The successful development oftrustas an infantenablestoddlers in this second stage of life toexploretheir environment,take risks, andlearnwhat they arecapableof doing. ...
It caught me. I don’t remember anything about the lecture, but I’ll never forget the silk. Seeing it felt a lot like waking up from a dream. That tree seemed more real than anything in the classroom, and more real than anything else in my life from the previous month. ...
By coaching students to correctly use the Thinking Maps in their daily lessons, students will have a greater sense of control of the way they handle classroom material and provide a strategy for organization that will allow them to form meaningful connections with the content. 展开 ...