Jacole
Does Social Studies frustrate you?
Social Studies doesn't have to be boring! I utilize a variety of teaching methods to help students understand Social Studies and hopefully make it interesting. Technology today brings the past to life which helps every type of learner. My goal is to help my students figure out what learning style works best for them and to teach test taking skills. Many times students are not taught how to be successful test takers and they become overwhelmed and freeze when they do know the answers! ...
world history
Aspergers
I have had a number of students in my classes who have been diagnosed as having Aspergers. I determine the best way to reach them academically in a regular class. I also work on social skills in and outside of the classroom. The goal is to keep stress level down in order to be successful.
autism
I have been trained utilizing the Teacch Method and have worked with a variety of students diagnosed as having ASD. I have created materials from scratch to help students convey messages if they are non-verbal. I have also used social stories to help students become socially more appropriate. I also run an Autistic Social Skills group that deals with real life field trips that incorporate real life skills.