This week we learned about behavior of students and how to correct them to create positive behaviors. One thing that I thought was quite interesting was the different types of time out that can be implemented. I always thought of time out as just one thing and now I realize that there are so many different variations that can be used based on the child.
Also reinforcers are something that need to be understood when dealing with children or a group that you want to behave properly. You need to know when to use them and when to take them away. As a teacher the plans that you make need to help with behavior need to include the reinforcers. Once you have created a plan you need to make sure that you observe the progress that a student makes while the plan is implemented. I like to think of these plans as IEP but for behavior. That's what I relate them to. They are also run a lot like and IEP. A group even gets together to create them for a student and then meets if changes need to be made to the plan that has been created and implemented for them.
Also we reviewed in class all of the different disabilities and the types of disabilities that we have talked about this semester. It was fun to review these things and realize how far I have come this semester and how informed I have become as I have learned about special needs and special education. I feel that because of this class I will better be able to help my students because I have caught a glimpse of special needs and the role that I need to play. Also I have realized that my learning does not stop here in this class. Special needs and special education are always changing rapidly and I need to make sure that I take the time to study up on the changes so that I can be the teacher that my students deserve. I started out not liking this class and now I love it and all that it had taught me this semester. It has even taught me how to be a better student.
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