BUILDING SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS 1 WE BUILD SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
BUILDING SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS 1
WE BUILD SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS BY A. Measuring Attitudes about Disabilities B. Teacher’s Role in Social Interactions C. Educating Students on Disabilities E. Peer Tutoring F. Cooperative Learning G. Social Skills Instruction 2
MEASURING ATTITUDES ABOUT DISABILITIES • • • Observation Sociometrics Attitude Change Assessments Individual Difference Probes Student Drawings 3
Teacher’s Role in Social Interactions • Creating Opportunities • Nurturing Support and Friendships • Providing Positive Role Models 4
EDUCATING STUDENTS ON DISABILITIES • Direct Instruction • Video & Print Media • Demonstrating Equipment • Simulation Activities 5
PEER TUTORING Communication/Support Benefits Supervision PEER TUTORING Training Tutors Scheduling Arrangements 6
COOPERATIVE LEARNING • Purpose: Increase ability to interact appropriately. – Benefits: Increased self-esteem, positive peer interaction, enhanced learning • Characteristics of Cooperative Learning Groups • Developing Cooperative Learning
History of the Kids on the Block Puppets The Kids on the Block, Inc. originated in 1977 in direct response to US Public Law 94 -142, which required that children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment. For many children, this meant being included in a classroom with their non-disabled peers. Mark Riley, who represents a child with cerebral palsy, was the first puppet character created to fill the need of children with disabilities to have their non-disabled peers understand accept them. Through Mark Riley, the children learned about cerebral palsy and began asking questions directly to Mark. The Kids on the Block, was launched because of this enthusiastic response from the children. The Kids on the Block, now internationally acclaimed, has continued to grow over the years and offers programs on disabilities such as spina bifida and visual impairment, medical differences such as leukemia and AIDS; education differences including learning disabilities and ADHD, and social concerns including sexual abuse prevention, and alternatives to violence. A KIDS ON THE BLOCK PERFORMANCE 8
PARTICIPATION - Sociogram Activity This is a class of 14 students, and you are trying to determine whether the students with disabilities are truly included as part of your class. 1. Name one person in class with whom you would like to work on the biography report. 2. Name one person in class that you would invite to a movie. These are the responses: Angela 1. Mike 2. Julie Tia 1. Rick 2. Shaunea Christina (in wheel chair) 1. Kara 2. Jacob Shauna 1. Julie 2. Tia Mike 1. Marco 2. Riley Herman 1. Mike 2. Kara Jacob 1. Mike 2. Madeleine Rick 1. Riley 2. Christina Jose (learning disabled) 1. Mike 2. Marco Julie 1. Angela 2. Angela Marco 1. Herman 2. Madaline Kara 1. Christina 2. Herman Kara 1. Angela 2. Angela Riley 1. Madaline 2. Christina Plot the responses in a sociogram and determine any “stars” or “Social Isolates”. Discuss your findings with your small group. 9
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