Highly
qualified teachers are best suited to help children face and overcome
challenges in the classroom by setting high expectations and following a set of
rigorous, defined, and systematic traits.
The following is a list of essential traits exhibited in successful
inclusive classrooms.
v Children
thrive in an organized orderly atmosphere.
Common organization techniques include step by step scheduling of
activities, students are able to proceed from simple to complex tasks utilizing
transition expectations from one task to another, color coordinated folders and
baskets, labeling certain areas of use in the classroom so students know where
materials and assignments are placed.
v Set clear
defined schedules. Help students develop
study skills for project due dates, etc.
v Provide
opportunities for creativity that encourages self-esteem building and focuses
on the student’s abilities not their disability.
v Teachers and
students can model appropriate responses/behaviors for students struggling with
appropriate socialization. Give positive
responses more than negative for appropriate socialization.
v Include
students in the curriculum planning process.
Use interest inventories to start the process. Students should be the driving force in the
IEP process. The IEP is the curriculum
guide.
v Use a
variety of assessments to determine if a skill is mastered for carry over. Students thrive using cooperative learning
techniques.
v Lastly, communication
is vital. Effectively communicate and
collaborate with families, students and colleagues. When all parties have a vested interest in a
student’s education success is guaranteed.
The one thing that I consistently do in is
smile. When you smile it puts everyone
at ease. So SMILE! J
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