SPD-540
Classroom Management Strategies
Grand Canyon University
Part 1: Classroom Management
Disability Category Strategies to Motivate and Engage Students
The majority of students classified under specific learning disability
Specific Learning Disability know and understand that they are further behind their peers. This can
(SLD) cause severe inner struggle and for sure will show in reading, writing,
and math assignments and test performance. Sadly, this tends to cause
frustration, and can lead to episodes of being upset and flat out refusal
to work with in the resource room as a result of being pulled out for
assistance when their peers stay behind. In order to ensure that the
student stays engaged, one of the first things I do at the beginning of
, the school year or if they enter later, is to sit with them and talk about
what they like to do for fun and what are some rewards they would
like to earn. I can get a good read from my students by doing so, plus I
feel it helps with the relationship building. Not all students care for
earning rewards. Some students prefer to learn and earn internally so
to speak. For those that prefer something tangible, then an earning
system is necessary. Things such as tickets, or points are a great start.
Asking parents if they would be willing to join in by donating specific
things for their student or set up a reward system the extends to the
home environment is important. This shows students that parent and
teacher are on the same page. As a Harry Potter fan, I like to put my
students into houses, award points accordingly. When they reach a
certain point, they are able to earn a reward or do a fun task.
While numbers within the ED category are small, the issues these
Emotionally Disturbed (ED) children are for sure some of the hardest. Mentally, ED students
struggle immensely with behavioral and mental issues, and are not
good with balancing their emotions at school or at home. Much of the
student’s anger tends to carry back and forth, and at times it can be
hard to know what’s going to happen and when, as behaviors are
impulsive. Most of these children have had many different negative
and painful situations in their lives, and simply know how to control it
all. They may struggle with ODD tendencies. Breaks are a good
strategy when helping students with emotional struggles. Allowing for
these children the opportunities to take breaks and breath are
important. This can be what helps a child’s output when it comes to
work, or even tasks in general. Self-checklists, and trackers are good
ways to help motivate some students in situations like this. When you
are able to see your progress and are held accountable by both
themselves and others is important for them.
Children with intellectual disabilities have struggles with solving
Intellectual Disability (ID) problems and situations. They struggle with thinking about directions
and judging appropriately. Their educational journeys are hard and
can be extremely frustrating which can cause shutdown and
confusion. Taking small steps are beneficial for them. One step at a
time. Allowing them to see their accomplishments as they happen and
hear positive feedback. Each child with an intellectual disability is
different. Helping them master their skills and overcome their deficits
is our first priority. I make sure to give each of them what they are in
need of and give positive feedback at all times. These children love
hearing things like, “yes! Well done.” Encouragement goes a long
way! Helping them understand the importance of learning through
earning like their peers is important. All students need to know that
they are cared for.
Autism manifests itself in many different ways. Not every child with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) autism has the same exact issues or things to overcome. Children who
deal with ASD are in need of specific instructions and visual
Classroom Management Strategies
Grand Canyon University
Part 1: Classroom Management
Disability Category Strategies to Motivate and Engage Students
The majority of students classified under specific learning disability
Specific Learning Disability know and understand that they are further behind their peers. This can
(SLD) cause severe inner struggle and for sure will show in reading, writing,
and math assignments and test performance. Sadly, this tends to cause
frustration, and can lead to episodes of being upset and flat out refusal
to work with in the resource room as a result of being pulled out for
assistance when their peers stay behind. In order to ensure that the
student stays engaged, one of the first things I do at the beginning of
, the school year or if they enter later, is to sit with them and talk about
what they like to do for fun and what are some rewards they would
like to earn. I can get a good read from my students by doing so, plus I
feel it helps with the relationship building. Not all students care for
earning rewards. Some students prefer to learn and earn internally so
to speak. For those that prefer something tangible, then an earning
system is necessary. Things such as tickets, or points are a great start.
Asking parents if they would be willing to join in by donating specific
things for their student or set up a reward system the extends to the
home environment is important. This shows students that parent and
teacher are on the same page. As a Harry Potter fan, I like to put my
students into houses, award points accordingly. When they reach a
certain point, they are able to earn a reward or do a fun task.
While numbers within the ED category are small, the issues these
Emotionally Disturbed (ED) children are for sure some of the hardest. Mentally, ED students
struggle immensely with behavioral and mental issues, and are not
good with balancing their emotions at school or at home. Much of the
student’s anger tends to carry back and forth, and at times it can be
hard to know what’s going to happen and when, as behaviors are
impulsive. Most of these children have had many different negative
and painful situations in their lives, and simply know how to control it
all. They may struggle with ODD tendencies. Breaks are a good
strategy when helping students with emotional struggles. Allowing for
these children the opportunities to take breaks and breath are
important. This can be what helps a child’s output when it comes to
work, or even tasks in general. Self-checklists, and trackers are good
ways to help motivate some students in situations like this. When you
are able to see your progress and are held accountable by both
themselves and others is important for them.
Children with intellectual disabilities have struggles with solving
Intellectual Disability (ID) problems and situations. They struggle with thinking about directions
and judging appropriately. Their educational journeys are hard and
can be extremely frustrating which can cause shutdown and
confusion. Taking small steps are beneficial for them. One step at a
time. Allowing them to see their accomplishments as they happen and
hear positive feedback. Each child with an intellectual disability is
different. Helping them master their skills and overcome their deficits
is our first priority. I make sure to give each of them what they are in
need of and give positive feedback at all times. These children love
hearing things like, “yes! Well done.” Encouragement goes a long
way! Helping them understand the importance of learning through
earning like their peers is important. All students need to know that
they are cared for.
Autism manifests itself in many different ways. Not every child with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) autism has the same exact issues or things to overcome. Children who
deal with ASD are in need of specific instructions and visual
