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Creating a Climate for Learning: AT and Classroom Management
Resource: Creating a Climate for Learning: AT and Classroom Management
Bowser, G., & Chenail, C., (2006). Creating a Climate
for Learning: Assistive Technology and Classroom Management, Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC. www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: ?
Symptoms linked to this entry:
- AT is physically available, but teacher has not incorporated its use into daily schedule.
- Teacher reports that the use of the AT "interferes with other instructional activities."
- Outside evaluator recommended AT, but no action has been taken.
- AT is physically available, but child is off to the side or back of the room and cannot see or hear adequately.
- AT is physically available, but has no content to facilitate participation.
- AT is not physically available in the classroom
Reasons linked to this entry:
- Teacher hasn't made AT part of classroom procedures.
- Teacher or other staff has not recognized the implications of the location of the AT.
- Teacher needs assistance with integrating the AT into the classroom.
- Teacher does not "buy into" need for AT.
Actions linked to this entry:
- Help teacher figure out how to make the AT use part of the classroom procedures (e.g. how students get ready to work, this student gets out Fusion).
- Discuss the impact of the location and ask for the reasoning behind it. Help problem solve a solution.
- Meet with classroom team and administrator to discuss the student’s need for AT, use identified in IEP, and the need for assistance