Homework
Instructions
This is a group project. You will be paired with 2 other classmates to work on this paper collaboratively, although each of you will submit your own paper.
The purpose of this homework is to assist students in understanding the different classroom environments of their students in order to be an effective advocate for inclusion of students with disabilities. As a group, look over the Classroom Observation Resource List and choose 3 or more videos to view. You will observe two types of special education classrooms (one Inclusive or Mainstream Classroom and/or at least one Resource Room and/or one Self-Contained Classroom and/or one Low Incidence/Other Disabilities classroom (K-12). Use the Guided Classroom Observation List to help you focus on what these classrooms have in common and how they differ.
As you compare and contrast these 2 classroom settings in your group discussions, identify how each classroom supports students with disabilities and if there are areas that need improvement.
Even though you will discuss your findings and observations with your group, each group member will write their own three to five page paper that addresses the following topics for each classroom.
1. Introduction: Two classrooms that are to be observed Include classroom type, grade, number of students, types of disabilities seen in the classroom and any environmental descriptors about the classroom.
2. Describe any adaptations and accommodations observed (supports for students with disabilities)
3. Describe any behavior management or techniques observed
4. Personal Impressions/Critique (of methods and practices observed)
5. Observations related to class and readings (Include at least 5 things). Be specific - what specific things did you observe that matched something from the text, discussions, or videos? For example, did you observe a teaching method that you read about in the text?
6. Conclusion: What was learned about different environments/classrooms in special education through observations?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.