Special Education Experience Needed

Part one:Module 1: Assignment 1: Introduction to AT and how it Supports Multiple Means to Representation, Action and Expression, and to Engagement Module 1: Assignment 1: Introduction to AT and how it Supports Multiple Means to Representation, Action and Expression, and to Engagement Review the following videos related to this topic: 1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAr3CLxT-X0 2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xuUWxIY7SM 3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4 Instructions: Write a brief summary of each video highlighting one way you believe this tool would benefit the student using the AT. How would you as a classroom teacher integrate the use of the is AT into your lesson plans. What piece of information or fact was most meaningful or surprising to you? Finally, in one or two paragraphs respond to the question: Have we, as a society, made significant strides finding ways for all individuals to not only successfully participate in the world around them, but be accepted and to thrive. Provide an explanation for your answer. Submission Instructions: Your reflections/reactions to the videos assigned should be edited for minor grammatical errors and adhere to the general writing style and formatting guidelines of the APA Manual (6th ed.) Part two: Module 1: Assignment 2: CAST Article UDL - Journal Critique The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain an understanding of the UDL as it relates to the student with ASD Review the following videos related to this topic: Universal Design for Learning for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Yvonne Domings, Yvel Cornel Crevecoeur, and Patricia Kelly Ralabate http://www.cast.org/our-work/publications/2014/universal-design-learning-udl-guidelines-autism-domings.html#.XS6LQJ9JHIU (Links to an external site.) Instructions: Use the article above to focus on the role of AT with ASD population and how it can positively impact their access to both their academic education and functional communication. Submission Instructions: Your critique assigned should be edited for minor grammatical errors and adhere to the general writing style and formatting guidelines of the APA Manual (6th ed.). Part three: Module 1: Discussion 1 -- Assistive Technology and How it Supports Universal Design for Learning with the ASD Learner Chapters 11 (Boutout) and the UDL Powerpoint of provides on overview of assistive technology and the history and legal basis of its implementation in schools and the role of the learner. Additionally, these chapters focus on the three principles of Universal Design for Learning and how AT supports this way of thinking of teaching and learning, therefore providing all students equal opportunity to learn. The following discussion questions are designed to help you more closely examine the ASD learner and how AT is used to ensure their access to learning is flexible and enhanced with methods to better meet the needs of every student. Instructions: Provide a written response to each of the discussion questions below: 1. Using powerpoints and Chapter 11 of Boutot to discuss the benefits and purpose of assistive technology and how it can impact classroom interaction and achievement. Consider the push back that special education students and teachers might receive from general education teachers. Explain what that might look like and why this might occur. What is the appropriate response to this as the ESE teacher? 2. Read the article from CAST and relate how UDL significantly impacts the ASD learner overall. Compare this to traditional teaching methods. How can we as educators better meet the needs of all students, especially those with ASD by implementing UDL. Focus your answer on the ASD learner both in the self-contained and inclusive settings. Submission Instructions: Answer all questions thoroughly, following the APA guidelines when citing references from the book and other sources. Your response to each question must be a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs and clearly written without grammatical and/or spelling errors. Students are reminded to use respectful language that is void of any derogatory terms or slurs. These instructions are to be applied to both posts--your initial response and feedback provided to your peers.