I need some ideas for my students that don't turn in homework. I teach 1st - 6th SDC Special Ed. What kind of incentives and/or penalties can I use in the classroom to get them to turn in their homework? Thanks in advance for your ideas.
2007-01-25 15:10:29 · 7 answers · asked by Plumeria 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
well, assuming your not in Ontario Canada, (for some reason we are getting rid of special ed), can I assume you have one on one time with the kids? (In Canada, we are looking to save money today so we can have more criminals tommorrow.)
The technique is gonna vary with the kid. First you basically have to ask the kid, why they did not do the homework. Essentially you have to diagnose why precise they did not do? Don't want to or can't or discouraged.
In special education, sometimes the kid defeats himself. Siblings may consider him stupid or mabye he'd just rather watch spongebob on TV.
Besides finding the root of the problem, probably the best thing a special ed teacher can do is encourage. A smile goes a long way, unless of course the kid's problem is autism. That's another can of worms. Understanding the problem can help understand the work around.
However if the problem is Spongebob, you might have to be creative and make Spongebob part of the assignment!!! If they do the homework, you can have a spongebob day.
You can offer prizes etc but I don't think anything beats the following:
1) sincerly smiling coach who does not let the kid give up.
2) understand the problem. Reading what they say and what they don't
3) you got their back
4) involve their parents. if they don't care, you have a huge problem.
Sadly one has to admit that no matter how much you try, some kids still won't bite. You can lead a horse to water but cant make them drink.
2007-01-25 15:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by rostov 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Without knowing each and every one of your students - and you did specify Special Ed - how can you be certain that the homework given is appropriate to the various learning styles of the mentally challenged? I mean, even the learning styles of the mentally 'standard' folk have a wide range.
Another thought - maybe homework isn't called for. I am personally against it, as I feel that teaching and schoolwork work out to be contained within the school day, not on my family's personal time.
That aside, not counting the homework that is not turned in - are the students learning what they are required to within the classroom setting? Is the non-turned in homework a matter of inconsideration of the work or due to a lack of not knowing the material?
The idea of incentives and penalties for turning in (or not) homework is redundant - the incentive/penalty is their grade.
2007-01-25 23:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy_Fur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you teaching a full class of special ed or just providing supplemental assistance secondary to The 1st to 6th grade home room teacher??
If you are a supplemental teacher then I would suggest you lay that back on the primary teacher ( work together as a team to accomplish the goal.)
If you only teach special ed (which in today's lingo that can vary)
I would suggest you develop a close relationship with the child's parent.
I know it will be extra work but I have found a good working EMAIL Q&R works to open a good response between the parent and teacher and at the grade you are woking with a parent PUSH can help.
2007-01-26 00:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by lucyQ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the whole class turns in all the assignments in a week you should give the class a free day. Or get a jar and put a marble in for every homework assignment turned in and tell them when it is filled up they get a free day or candy or something!
2007-01-25 23:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by urfoe91 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any student who wants to remain after class I'll help them with their homework. Sometimes it's just a question of getting them started.
2007-01-25 23:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by scottyusa1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extremely tough aspect. try searching over bing and yahoo. just that might help!
2014-12-01 03:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by maxine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let them do push ups
2007-01-25 23:25:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lito 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋