Some of my time spent in the classroom is dedicated to clerical work or preparation work. I find that this time can be some of my favorite time. I don't mean that I don't enjoy working with the children, but after working with 30 kindergartners, some mindless, repetitive work can be wonderful!
Things I do that would qualify as clerical work would be filing recorded assessments, marking off homework turned in by students in the grade book, and making copies. (The actual assessments are given to students during times when they can miss a few minutes of class but still know what they're supposed to be doing when they get back in.)
I do much more preparation work than clerical. This includes collating homework papers to be sent home, un-collating math workbooks so that they can be done as a class one page at a time, separating printed reading material for the 3 different kindergarten teachers, organizing the supply buckets for each table, and sharpening pencils!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Blog Entry 3
Today I'm going to tell a little bit about modifications made in the classroom I observe for exceptional learners. I really had to think about this which I think is a good thing because it means the steps we take to help exceptional learners are now normal, every day things, that are seamlessly integrated into our schedule.
I get to work with students one on one or in small groups doing OEK, a method that involves all modalities, to help them learn letter names, sounds, or even words. Often the teacher will choose two children to be buddies for a buddy assignment, based on their strengths, so that they can help each other where they need to. For some children we model or just simplify instructions so that the child can successfully complete the assignment or activity. We try to provide the least restrictive environment for the child to get an equally full education as all the other children.
A couple of children also get pulled out of class during the week for speech therapy, because it cannot be done inside the classroom, but it is done for a short time during a part of class that they can afford to miss. I'm very grateful to be getting the observation and experience that I am from working in this Kindergarten classroom!
I get to work with students one on one or in small groups doing OEK, a method that involves all modalities, to help them learn letter names, sounds, or even words. Often the teacher will choose two children to be buddies for a buddy assignment, based on their strengths, so that they can help each other where they need to. For some children we model or just simplify instructions so that the child can successfully complete the assignment or activity. We try to provide the least restrictive environment for the child to get an equally full education as all the other children.
A couple of children also get pulled out of class during the week for speech therapy, because it cannot be done inside the classroom, but it is done for a short time during a part of class that they can afford to miss. I'm very grateful to be getting the observation and experience that I am from working in this Kindergarten classroom!
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