since i was a kid i wanted to teach kids with special needs. well i just landed a job as a special education aide and i hope to become a special education teacher. i'm very excited that i've gotten this great chance to help these kids. if anyone can give me advice about helping these kids i would greatly appriciate it. i want to do my best
2006-08-18 14:55:14 · 9 answers · asked by storm_magus3 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
I have worked as a substitute aide. I feel the best thing to do is treat them like normal people. Most kids don't need someone they have a problem, just someone to guide them when they need help. If you get to active in their problems, they may resent you. Of course this all depends on the level of the kids needs.
2006-08-18 15:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by bob_317 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to become a special education teacher, being an aide will be a great place to get experience. You will be working under the supervision of a teacher, so be sure that you understand his or her expectations, because the staff needs to work together as a team. Be ready to accept advice and constructive criticism, because that can be a great opportunity to learn.
My best advice would be to treat the kids with respect, and not to pity them or feel sorry for them. Remember that they are kids who happen to have special needs - they are not different than other kids except that they have some condition that makes it harder for them to do certain things. All of us have some things we are good at - including kids in special education classes, and all of us have some things we will never master. You will find that some of your students may have talents that will surprise you. All of us have gifts to share with the world.
And let the teacher know that you hope to become a special education teacher. He or she will probably be happy to give you advice and information that can help you achieve this goal. They can also write you a letter of recommendation when you are ready to apply for a teacher credential program if you do well as an aide.
I have a sister with Downs Syndrome, and that inspired me to become a special education teacher years ago. I love my job, my assistants, and my students. It's sometimes frustrating and challenging, but never ever boring, and you will be amazed how much you will learn as well. I wish you a great school year and a great career!
2006-08-19 00:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you know all that you need to... you have a calling to work with special needs children and it takes a special person to do so. I think if you had a master's degree and did not have the heart to do it, you would not be good at your job. Putting your heart into your job is the most important thing. Now that you know your calling and what makes you happy you have the hard part concured. Just get your education so you can earn a living at something you love!
2006-08-19 00:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by ru.barbie2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick on someone in the class and then everyone there answer how he or she would help someone with that problem and then go down the class or group of children and incude yourself too make it seem that your problem is tailered to the group so they have a ties to you and if they do they will lesten to you more and teaching will be so much more fun and rewarding or teach what it is like for someone in a wheel chair like put them in chairs and for the entire day they do everything in the chairs and if they need to reach something they have to learn to ask and then learn and remember what people in chairs have to go through in life among people that can stand up get things with out asking for help or walking. or blind fold a person and only a cane to teach what a blinnd person goes through but have a buddy shaddow him or or so she/he does not get in to a nasty fall or somewhere they should not be. but be creative! I know you can.
Good luck and God bless you for your position helping kids
2006-08-18 22:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as a preschool teacher which sees more than my share of special needs children you just need to be educated in where their needs are for instance if you have an autistic child which I have 3 in my classroom you need to adapt the environment to their need. I have several different items through out my classroom which stimulates their needs and dont be afraid you will grow to learn what they need. good luch in all you do and god bless you.
2006-08-19 01:36:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat them like any other ordinary student. Don't baby them or feel sorry for them. They will take advantage of that. Teach them one step at a time and give them one direction at a time. If you warn them about the consequences of misbehaviour, be sure to follow through if the misbehavior continues. Focus on rewarding good behaviour rather than taking things away for bad behavior.
2006-08-19 00:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by TVC15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a daughter that is in sped LOVE them and do the best you can with them and Im sure you will do fine!!!!!
2006-08-22 19:01:39 · answer #7 · answered by garfieldbaby29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website has teaching strategies. Check it out. http://specialed.about.com/
2006-08-18 22:00:59 · answer #8 · answered by Crescent 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beat them into submission
2006-08-18 22:01:31 · answer #9 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋