Field observation

+ The Crenshaw School

FIELD OBSERVATIONTami Barrera

Introduction to Diversity for EducatorsDr. Coury Knowles EDU-2085-23819

April 20, 2013

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The Crenshaw School

Mascot: StallionColors: Purple and GoldLocated in Gotha, Florida

+Artifact 1

Brochure and Crenshaw School List of Accreditations

+ Artifact 2

Temperature Lesson(corresponds to Lesson Plan)

Lesson: The Crenshaw School uses a

digital curriculum from Pearson Page from digital Geography

book on latitude and temperature/ecosystem of Mexico

ELL: use visuals to clarify lesson conceptsLEP: use translator (copy and paste lesson into translator)ESOL: APD: use headphones and use option to “hear” digital curriculumReading Comprehension: use guide provided by teacher to follow while reading.

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Amazing Artwork (Given to me by two 6th graders)

Picture above depicts Jacob’s (gifted) favorite vacation

Picture to the right depicts Artem’s (Russian) first thoughts of Spring

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Accomo-dations listed were met for the individual student.

Every IEP I was permitted to read (without names) was met with ease.

Sample of an IEP (with name removed)

+Lesson Plan for Geography

Lesson: Identifying Earth’s zones of

latitude and their temperature characteristics

Describe how Earth’s tilt affects temperature in each hemisphere and latitude

ELL: use visuals to clarify lesson concepts

Expectations for Students: Complete Word Wise in their

Student Journal Read temperature Work in teams to answer

questions about temperature and latitude in the activity

+Florida Standard that Corresponds to the Geography Lesson on Temperature

Standard SS.8.G.1Understanding How to Use

Maps

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Ms. Marie’s 1st Grade Classroom

First Grade receives a lecture on using manipulatives with their Saxon

math lesson.

1st grade learns place

values (numbers) and their shapes…color.color.color

1st Grade learns addition,

counting by 100’s, and how to count money.

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Ms. Tanya’s 8/9 Grade Geography Classroom

Nick, Alice (Golfer), & Darby

David, Alex, Alberto (Brazil) & Alexian

Posing for Me

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Ms. Brenda’s International Language Classroom

Lucy (China), Han (China), Henry (China) & Ms. Miller

Gabriel (Brazil)

working on his Phonics lesson

Students work on various English assignments while trying to “conquer” our Language

ESOL Students at The Crenshaw School have many resources at their fingertips. They are encouraged to use on-line resources to help them when they are doing work outside the classroom. Examples of resources available for the ESL student::

ESL Online Textbooks ESL eBooks ESL Reader ESL Software Instant Immersion English Quick English Rosetta Stone

+ Exceptional Education Field Observation Teacher Interview

 Name of Teacher: Tanya Williams (Geometry/Geography) School: The Crenshaw School Grade: 5-12

Purpose: To assist future teachers with gaining greater understanding and insight into the expectations and responsibilities toward children with Special needs.

What exceptionality do the students have? What grade level and what age are they?My students are grades 5-12, ages 10-19. The list of exceptionalities include Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, and auditory processing disorder.

What needs do the children seem to have that are unique to this group? Common to other children? What modifications in instructional approach are made? These children need to sit close to the teacher, have extra testing time, and visual aids. They are common to other children because they can achieve the same successes. My modifications include small breaks, visual aids, extending test times, and making sure they are close to the front of the room.

What recommendations does the parent have for you, regarding what you might provide for children who have special needs? The parents often suggest break times for most of my special needs students. The next most suggested tool would be the visual aids.

How have you been affected by the education policy directed at children with special needs. What modifications has the teacher made in teaching? What do you as a teacher still feel is needed? As a teacher, I have learned to treat each child the same but allow for different learning styles and encourage the use of whatever tool necessary for success. What type of assistive technology do you use to accommodate the special needs of your students? I use a TI-Nspire calculator to illustrate the shapes of graph for those students that need visual aids.

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