In the English classroom, the best therapy for children is through writing, reading books these children can relate to, and peer interactive work, which this content area lends itself to. The practice of journaling in a classroom can be therapeutic, and can also give the teacher an insight into the psyche of the child. It is widely known that students respond well to increased interaction with peers, so implementation of peer-tutoring in the English classroom is beneficial to students with exceptionalities. Peer-workshopping, paper revision between peers can also be implemented (Jensen, et al, 2009).
Students with emotional or behavioral disabilities often have significant challenges learning to read, resulting in delays that can exacerbate other academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties (PARA, 2014). In the English classroom, we can encourage reading by providing our EBD students with texts they have the ability to read, and will enjoy. If students can emotionally and culturally connect to a book, it will increase the likelihood that they will read and participate in class discussions.
In the Classroom: General Accommodations for Students with Emotional Disabilities
(Reid, et al, 2004)
A few great worksheet ideas for all of our exceptional children can be found on this website:
Students with emotional or behavioral disabilities often have significant challenges learning to read, resulting in delays that can exacerbate other academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties (PARA, 2014). In the English classroom, we can encourage reading by providing our EBD students with texts they have the ability to read, and will enjoy. If students can emotionally and culturally connect to a book, it will increase the likelihood that they will read and participate in class discussions.
In the Classroom: General Accommodations for Students with Emotional Disabilities
- Establish open, accepting environment.
- Clearly state class rules and consequences.
- Emphasize positive behaviors and program for success.
- Reinforce positive behavior.
- Supply extra opportunities for success.
- Be tolerant.
- Use good judgment.
- Teach social skills.
- Teach self-control, self-monitoring, and conflict resolution.
- Teach academic survival skills.
- Teach positive attributions.
- Carefully select partners.
- Have alternative activities available.
- Design activity checklists.
- Use carefully selected peers as assistants.
- Have groups of “one.”
- Use behavioral contracts.
(Reid, et al, 2004)
A few great worksheet ideas for all of our exceptional children can be found on this website: