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The ability to effectively manage a classroom and meet the behavior and instructional needs of students both with and without disabilities is very complex.
Arrange the clinical field experiences for this course in a K-12 grade special education inclusive, resource, or self-contained classroom or block where students are receiving special education services and where you will be monitored by a certified teacher mentor, principal, special education coordinator, etc.
Prior to the clinical field experience, review the requirements of all clinical field experiences for this course. "Clinical Field Experience Planning Template" to share with your mentor detailing these requirements and what is being requested of the mentor. This document should include the scheduling required to complete all assignments.
Allocate at least 4 hours in the field to support this field experience.
Observe and collaborate with a K-12 certified special education teacher in an inclusive classroom, resource room, and/or self-contained classroom on the elements that help create a positive, safe, and productive learning environment. Your final observations and summary of your hands-on experiences will be due in Clinical Field Experience B.
While you are observing, use the "Clinical Field Experience A: Observation" template to take notes about the elements of the classroom learning environment.
Use any remaining field experience hours to provide support or assistance to the class as directed by your mentor.
At the bottom of the template provide why you chose this grade level and environment to observe. Summarize your findings about the elements of the classroom learning environment on the "Clinical Field Experience A: Observation" template.
Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice, specifically in terms of how you will work with paraprofessionals, other faculty members, and teachers.
Clinical Field Experience A: Observation
While you are observing, take notes about the following elements of classroom learning environments:
The classroom management theories and strategies that are implemented.
How the classroom is arranged.
How the accessibility and safety needs of all students are met.
How the learning needs of all students are met. (If students without disabilities are present, also consider how the learning needs of all students are balanced in the mixed setting.)
What the social expectations are for the students present.
How students are encouraged to be themselves, and be respectful of other students.
How the learning environment is designed to encourage active participation in individual and group activities.
Whether the least intensive behavior management strategy is used and is consistent with the needs of individuals with disabilities.
How legal and ethical considerations are addressed, including how confidential student data is handled.
How paraeducators, volunteers, and tutors support are structured, directed, and supported to create positive learning environments.