Clinical Field Experience B: Learning Differences
Special education teachers use knowledge of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to make sure inclusive learning environments support each student to meet high standards. Planning, conveying, and adjusting instruction to address each student’s diverse learning strengths and needs creates opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in different ways.
Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience.
Part 1: Instruction and Intervention
Deliver the literacy skills lesson you developed with your mentor teacher in “Clinical Field Experience A” to the group of students for whom it was designed. During instruction, informally assess the students, identifying those who are grasping the information and those who would benefit from additional intervention.
Collaborate with the mentor teacher to develop 2-3 interventions based on your informal assessment data to support one or more students’ continued skill development. Detail at least one intervention that can be incorporated in the inclusive classroom and at least one intervention to be utilized at home. Describe the roles of teachers/family members and the student in the description of each intervention.
Part 2: Reflection
In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your experiences delivering the literacy lesson, informally assessing the students, and collaborating with the teacher to develop the additional interventions. Explain the interventions you developed and how you expect them to meet the needs of the students, incorporating their assessment results in your response. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.
Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.
Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.
Clinical Field Experience B: Learning Differences
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Clinical Field Experience B: Learning Differences
Part 1: Instruction and Intervention
The lesson plan is meant to help students improve their phonetic skills by identifying and blending consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. The instruction starts by reviewing the sounds of consonants and vowels with the learners. Students are provided with examples of CVC words and asked to identify the consonant, vowel, and consonant sounds in each word.
Interventions
For the classroom intervention, the students who are struggling with phonic skills will be put in small groups. The teacher will offer additional support by doing mini-lessons for the small group. Here, the learners will have an opportunity to ask questions and have their issues addressed in small groups. At the same time, the teacher will pair the struggling learners with more proficient learners to enhance their capability in the unit. This will provide the peer support needed to support the struggling students to deal with the challenge.
The home intervention will include having an activity that the learners can work together with their family members. In particular, the activities will allow family members to provide the children with the support needed to understand CVC. Family members will also be encouraged to engage in regular activities with the learners. This will reinforce the application of the phonic skills gained in the real world. Moreover, family members can help the students to review the i...