Anti-Bullying

http://youtu.be/Y7NVxAMQn_I     I know a lot of people aren't into rock music but this song has a ton of heart and the video is really cool too. Bullying is still a major problem in our schools and it is one of my biggest pet peeves.

GOOOOOO CATS!!!!

Language Projects

So how many people have finished their language projects? I have taken my sample and typed it up but thats it. It seems like so much work and the due date is coming up fast!

I just wanted to share about a student that I once worked with. He passed away last week from a brain tumor, at the young age of 13. This young boy was once placed in EBD and had what appeared as severe emotional and behavior disorders. I have had a hard time dealing with and understanding if maybe a lot of the problems that he had were a result to his brain tumor. It saddens me to think what may have been going on in this child's mind during those times was a result of something that was not found until it was too late. Please keep his family, friends, teachers, and myself in your prayers as we mourn the loss of a special young boy.

Rubric??

What does the Observation Report assignment mean when it says that we need to complete the rubric to do a self-assessment? Where can you find this? Is it to be filled in by us or should we just type a reflection or something?

Thanks!

The Blind Side

So in class we were talking about how a teacher can make the difference in weather or not the student can progress.  Over the weekend I was watching The Blind Side and it made me think about this class.  Michael's teacher is wonderful because she goes out of her way to help him learn.  She even gives him the tests orally and she knows that he is listening to what she is teaching.  I wish that there were more teachers out there like her!

Autism Speaks

http://youtu.be/AbeyIG7Fz8s

This is a really good video for upcoming teachers or really anybody.

UK v. UofL

Okay who is rooting for UK/UofL??? I know I am looking for #8!!!!! Go CATS!!

Borrowing book

Hey Jessica could I borrow your book today after class?

Assignments

Is our language sample due today?

Can someone tell me the due date for a language sample project?

Best Buddies at EKU

Since most, if not all, of us are majoring in Special Education, I thought that this group would be of interest to you. It's called Best Buddies and it is kinda like Big Brother/Big Sister for young adults with disabilities. It is geared toward giving  these young adults a chance to make friends in college, since they do not have the ability to go to college and do so on their own.

If you are interested, I included the link below. It's our Facebook page and will contain any information you need to know about meetings and events. If you have any additional questions, feel free to e-mail me at jessica_coots3@mymail.eku.edu, as well as e-mail our president Mollie Kuebler at mollie_kuebler@mymail.eku.edu.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/112395902172424/

Pragmatics Analysis - Michael Halliday

When you do an analysis of pragmatics you are looking a child's competency in the "use" of language.  You look at their proficiency or ability to participate in conversation as well as their competency with the functions of language.

If you do an analysis of a child's pragmatic skills you will use Michael Halliday’s taxonomy of the functions of language to determine which functions the child demonstrates within the sample of language you capture.  Use the website at the link to provide you additional information.

Test 2

Does anyone know when Ms. White is reopening the test so we can make corrections?

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations Mrs. White!
Your promotion is a promotion for us too!  We have experienced your level of excellence and you are the reminder to dedicate and rededicate ourselves to the craft of teaching!  I appreciate the assessment tool you have guided me to.  You are a resource that I will utilize often! Thank you

Pragmatics Help

I'm analyzing pragmatics for my Language Sample Project, and I was wondering what "Halliday" meant on the worksheet. It's in the first sentence under the title "2. Function of Language." The answer to this question might be really obvious, but I'm a bit confused.

Wonderful Video on stopping the "R-word"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkdtEOrrkPs&feature=player_embedded

**This is a really awesome video about the "R-word". We talked about mental retardation today in class and it reminded me of this film clip. I hope you all can appreciate this video as much as I do!!

What the Heck?!

Apparently I had the wrong dates wrote down for the observation and the language sample. So the observation is due next monday the 26th correct? Gosh I cannot believe I messed that up!

Language Sample

Has anyone NOT started their sample yet???

Language Project Assistance

I will be available tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. until a final start time of 4 p.m. for appointments with you to work on the Language Project or any other item with which you need assistance for class.

I will be at Panera Bread in Richmond.  If you are unable to meet off campus this is NO PROBLEM.  Just text me and we will make arrangements to meet ON CAMPUS.

If you plan to meet me please either leave a comment here or text me at 859-338-4822 to let me know what time you wish to meet me.

I do not have SED337 tomorrow afternoon as we are meeting Tuesday evening.

I look forward to working with you tomorrow to go over any parts of your project you have begun or to help you create a plan for beginning.

Mrs. White