Week 11 Reflection

           The target behavior case study helped me realize how important it is to focus on the behavior rather than the student. Sometimes teachers pick favorites based on good behaviors, yet students who act up tend to not get treated fairly because of the bias. Teachers who separate the behavior from the student are effective and fair. In Tommy’s case there were three different behaviors that he struggled with in the classroom setting, the behaviors were trouble behaviors because it affected the class and other students. Especially to the point where it is disrupting other students, action plans are needed to resolve and improve the behaviors.

I liked that the behaviors needed to be specified so the behaviors could get treated. This chapter that we did the vocabulary for focused on the different strategies that can be used to instill independence in learning even for special needs students. I liked that the textbook gave examples of strategies for each subject whether it be writing, reading, or math.

One of the main reasons why I have  passion for teaching children is because of the confidence I want to help each student gain in them selves regardless of strengths and talents. Each student is able to be an individual and accomplish great things when they know someone believes in them. The concept behind Self-Advocacy,  Self- Determination, and Self-Questioning are strategies to help students become self reliant in their studies, as they gain little bits of independence their confidence will allow them to grow.