Samantha Reed EXE 100 Project One I interviewed a special education teacher who has taught at North Tonawanda High School for 25 years. Her current caseload involves two classes of resource room in which all students have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). They have classifications of learning disabled‚ emotionally disturbed‚ other health impairment‚ and hearing impaired. They are all also enrolled in general education classes and some integrated co-teaching classes. In the resource room she works
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Pearson‚ who is a Special Education teacher at Homewood High School here in Homewood‚ Alabama. Mrs. Pearson attended The University of Alabama where she majored in Psychology and minored in Biology. Mrs. Pearson began working at Homewood High School in 2006 with an emergency teacher’s certification in Special Education. Mrs. Pearson later received a Master’s in Special Education in 2008 from The University of Montevallo. Mrs. Pearson started the interview by asking what field of education I was pursuing
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I had the opportunity to conduct the interview with Mrs. Jamie Gustafson about her life as a special education teacher. Before the interview I was curious what her duties are every day‚ why she chose the profession and what she finds challenging and rewarding about her job. I also wondered how she communicates and collaborates with other teachers and parents. I believe‚ it is very important to talk to other teachers about their jobs and reflect on the actions and intentions of professionals‚ because
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Special Education Student Interview Kellona Anderson EDU 521 Liberty University Dr. A. Smith Special education is defined as “specially designed instruction that meets the unusual needs of an exceptional student” according to Hallahan‚ D.‚ Kauffman‚ J.‚ and Pullen‚ P. (2012). The student that I chose to interview is currently age 25 and completed her special education program at the age of twenty-one. Due to the fact that the student was diagnosed as being mentally retarded at an early
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during an interview with Andrea Williams‚ principal of Theresa Bunker Elementary School. Mrs. Williams began her teaching career as a special education teacher before making the transition to becoming a principal. She is currently in her fourth year as principal of Theresa Bunker. Knowledge of Special Education Mrs. Williams has an extensive background in Special Education that is helpful in her current role as principal of a K-6 elementary school. Her knowledge of Special Education programs‚
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by general education teachers is the acquisition of certain knowledge and understanding about the needs of different learners‚ teaching techniques and curriculum strategies‚ and other components that prepare the special education students as well as the general education students to excel. This challenge can be alleviated by ensuring that general education teachers receive scheduled group sessions that allow them to share experiences‚ ask advice of experienced special education teachers or specialists
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Why is a special education teacher a good resource to help deal with student behavior problems? A special education teacher is a good resource to general education teachers when they are dealing with students exhibiting behavior problems because they specialize in working with individuals with disabilities. Some special education teachers will work with individuals with specific types of disabilities while others may work with a range of disability types. Since these teachers are more knowledgeable
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13‚ 2010____________________ EDU 221: Introduction to Education Thursday: 4:20-7:00 p.m. Fall 2010 Instructor: Professor Dick Percy Philosophy of Introduction to Education Passion and compassion - two words with very different meanings‚ but for me‚ one is the driving force behind my determination to teach. It’s been a long and winding road for me to reach this point of my life‚ and for me to discover my true destiny to be a teacher. It is now that I realize that my compassion for children
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“Childhood”‚ 1st paragraph‚ underline words or phrases: Juvenile court start of child-center reforms universal reforms (child-labor laws; compulsory education laws; the construction of playgrounds‚ recreation centers‚ and parks for children; and pioneering work in the area of early childhood education) – reforms The juvenile court was the start of many reforms and redefined childhood as precious and needing protection. 2nd paragraph‚ underlined words or phrases:
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Introduction When I read the instructions for the interview with a special education teacher‚ I immediately thought of my aunt Janet. My aunt had been a special education teacher for as long as I could remember and I knew she was the best candidate for this task. I went to her house in Charlotte‚ North Carolina to conduct the interview. My aunt was eager to be interviewed‚ she loves talking about her job‚ even though she is retired now. Even though the interview only last an hour I felt like I learned more
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