1) Communication difficulties: Hearing impairment
How can be adapted and supported:The teacher or teaching assistant would need to make sure that the child sat at the front of the class. The person leading the lesson would have to ensure that their face is clearly visible and background noise should be kept to a minimum. Teaching the child in a small group or individually would be a benefit and a quite area should be found for this. The teacher should try and limit the time spent talking in group sessions to a minimum and ensure that they have visual aids available as well as writing key words on the board for the child.
The other children in the class should be encouraged to help if the child needs to have the instructions repeated. If the child uses sign language it may help to have someone in to teach the rest of the class some sign language so that they can communicate more easily with their classmate. There is a possibility that the child may find it difficult to concentrate and when given work this should be a consideration. The child may also have problems in making friends and a ‘buddy’ system may be appropriate where they get to choose someone to play with for that lunch time.
2) Communication difficulties:Shyness/Lack of confidence
How can be adapted and supported:A child who suffers may be less willing to join in with verbal discussion both with teachers and peers. They may appear rude and abrupt to others which will affect friendships. The child would benefit from a Nurture Group or working in small groups. The adult working with the child should show patience and encourage the child to participate gradually by offering reassurance and praise.
The Essay on The Advantages of Fewer Children per Teacher
... children, fewer teachers. Retrieved July 2, 2009, from International Labor Organization: http://www.ilo.org/global/About_the_ILO/Media_and_public_information/Press_releases/lang--en/WCMS_007813/index.htm Lewit, E. M., & Baker, L. S. (n.d.). CHILD INDICATORS: Class ... Wasik, B. (2008, April 8). When Fewer Is More: Small Groups in Early Childhood Classrooms. (Temple University) Retrieved July 2, ...
The child may not wish to talk due to embarrassment of getting something wrong so they need to be made to feel safe and know that they will not be judged. The child may wish to bring in something they are interested in and talk about it with an adult or allow the adult to talk about it in a small group to help the child’s confidence grow and to share their interests with their peers. Friendships should be encouraged as they will no doubt have problems in making friends and the Nurture Group would help with this along with a buddy system.
3) Communication difficulties:Dyslexia/ Low ability
How can be adapted and supported:There are several children who I work with who have dyslexia. These children need extra support during class activities. There are different severities of dyslexia and they can present themselves differently in each person. Dyslexic children often find it very helpful to have visual aids and simple instructions. The majority of the time they will also need extra time when completing a task. When working with them you have to able to adapt your teaching methods as they will not always understand the methods used i.e a number line but can understand when shown with number beads.
Some of the children use computers when writing in class as they are able to get their thoughts down quicker than when writing. There are now three children who use this system and it is working well. Learning to touch type can also help those with dyslexia in their spelling and there are now several free programmes for children available. 1:1 reading is also needed, along with extra phonics sessions. At present I have been shown the basics for the Reading Recovery scheme and I use this with a younger pupil who is progressing well with this. It will be interesting to see how they progress over the term.
The Term Paper on Promoting Children And Young People's Behaviour
(1.1) Understanding polices and procedures for promoting children and young people’s behaviour. When managing pupils behaviour, all staff are made aware of the school’s behaviour policy.(A brief summary is attached) Every class has a copy which includes anti-bullying and child protection. There is also a Health and Safety policy which is available from the schools office. (brief copy attached) The ...
4) Communication difficulties:Behaviour Difficulties – aggressive
How can be adapted and supported:I work with a child who has behavioural difficulties and can become physically aggressive towards staff and throw equipment. This child currently has a TA and the main aim has been to make him feel safe and secure within the school environment. It has been very difficult for both the staff to know how best as to handle this child as there are lots of different suggestions and at present there is no constancy. We are unsure what causes these explosive episodes and the Behaviour Support Unit have been in to observe the child. I have worked with the child on a one to one basis several times and the child reacts well to positive praise and receives stickers on a chart for good work.
The child has an ‘in’ and ‘out’ tray for work to give them a sense of accomplishment when they have completed something. The child does not appear to have friendship issues and the other children in the class accept the child for who they are. The child has a playground buddy from the upper school that helps them during the playtimes when problems are more likely to occur. It is hoped that the plan the Behaviour Support Unit provides will give those who work with the child a clear framework to work in to provide the constancy that is needed to help alleviate the child’s behaviour.
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The Homework on Teacher Aids Children Work School
Teacher aids can be very beneficial in a classroom. A lot of the better teachers even need extra help. Having twenty children a day can sometimes be too overwhelming and a teacher may need help with the busy work like grading papers, running errands, and one on one work with the children. A teacher aid can be non teaching and just help students on their projects, listen to them read, or tutor them ...