How do we get students to become successful and independent?
STRUCTURE!
How do we structure the Environment?
Classroom is divided into different areas:
-Student Cubbies/Student schedules
-Work tables
-Daily Information (Date/Weather/Homework)
-Vocational Training
-Living Skills
-Leisure
Areas are clearly defined and organized.
How do we structure Instruction/Student Work?
-Classroom agenda
-Individual student agendas/to-do lists/checklists
-Clear expectations of what to complete (rubrics, organizers)
-Color-coding/labeling assignments
-Practice daily routines
What is a Work System?
What work do I need to complete?
- agendas, to-do lists, assignment book
How much work do I need to complete?
- agendas, # of pages, timers
How do I know when I am finished?
- timers, start/end, labeling
What do I do/get when I am finished?
- Leisure/break schedules, free choice
STRUCTURE!
How do we structure the Environment?
Classroom is divided into different areas:
-Student Cubbies/Student schedules
-Work tables
-Daily Information (Date/Weather/Homework)
-Vocational Training
-Living Skills
-Leisure
Areas are clearly defined and organized.
How do we structure Instruction/Student Work?
-Classroom agenda
-Individual student agendas/to-do lists/checklists
-Clear expectations of what to complete (rubrics, organizers)
-Color-coding/labeling assignments
-Practice daily routines
What is a Work System?
What work do I need to complete?
- agendas, to-do lists, assignment book
How much work do I need to complete?
- agendas, # of pages, timers
How do I know when I am finished?
- timers, start/end, labeling
What do I do/get when I am finished?
- Leisure/break schedules, free choice