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Ed 10 Reflection 4

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Ed 10 Reflection 4

The document discusses a student named James who has a learning disability and struggles in his virtual classroom, requiring extra help from his teacher and classroom assistant. His teacher effectively communicates with his family and provides support without putting too much pressure on James. The document also discusses the importance of communication between teachers and families.

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Carly Johnson

Dr. Bennett

EDUC 10, Spring 2021

11 April 2021

Reflection #4

Having a learning disability must be pretty hard. I have observed a student in my

community classroom that I will call James. James has a learning disability. On top of that, he is

enrolled in a virtual zoom classroom everyday from 12 to 3. Did I mention he is only 8 years of

age? James learns at a much slower pace than his classmates. He has trouble reading, staying

focused, and understanding lessons. This causes him to be in need of help, especially during tests

and exams. Both his teacher and I often work with him in breakout rooms to make sure he is

understanding what is to be done. I assist him in reading and answering ELA related questions.

From working with James, I can tell that he is an auditory learner. When aiding him in his

studies, I say things like “Does a dancer plant things?” he will respond with “No” then we move

on “Does a farmer plant things?” “Yes”. If he still doesn't understand, I will give him hints such

as “It is a word that has an -er ending”. By asking these questions I am not giving away the

answer, but I am helping him use critical thinking to find it.

His teacher, Mrs. Richardson treats him the same way around the other students. Except

she does not call on him or put him on the spot to answer questions as much. Being under

pressure visibly makes him uncomfortable. He is very vocal when he needs help and will ask for

it. If Mrs. Richardson cannot provide the help that he needs over Zoom, she will text his mother

and communicate what he needs. I think communication with family is essential to have,

especially during online school. I hope to have these same connections with parents when I
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become a teacher. In Chapter 6 of Those Who Can, Teach (“What Makes a Teacher Effective”), it

mentions, “When families understand what a teacher is trying to achieve, they can provide

valuable support and assistance, including helping develop and carry out successful behavior

management plans”. I don’t think that if I were his teacher I’d be doing anything differently than

Mrs. Richardson. I believe she is doing a great job keeping up with him.

James stands out to me because he reminds me of my life-long best friend Reneè. I saw

her struggle in school because of her dyslexia. I always tried to help her when she needed it and

be there for her. She felt like she was “stupid” and I saw how being behind in school crushed her.

I want James to feel differently. I want him to feel like he is just as smart as his peers.

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