[nobe-l] Skills for blind substitute teacher

Wed May 20 01:58:01 UTC 2015

Another effective  way to proceed is to invite the class, in the first few days of the school year, to establish a list of classroom rules that everyone follows, with consequences and rewards. Kids will respect what they help to establish.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Palau [mailto:kapa3960 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 8:52 PM
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Cc: Albert Rizzi
Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Skills for blind substitute teacher

I agree with you.  The whistle seems rather overbaring and uncreative.
I've seen the series of different clapping patterns work in every class that I've been involved with from Grades K-6 for the past few years.  It's uncanny to observe!

Karen

-----Original Message-----
From: Albert Rizzi via nobe-l
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 8:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Skills for blind substitute teacher

Not sure I agree. whistles might disturb other teachers and other classes. 
Respect the kids, gain their respect, be honest, and set real expectations with real consequences or positive reinforcements for the good behavior.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
Founder and CEO
My Blind Spot, Inc.
90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
New York, New York  10004
www.myblindspot.org
C: 917-553-0347
P: 212-363-0330

"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is 
doing it."

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-----Original Message-----
From: nobe-l [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Allen, Timothy 
(allentw) via nobe-l
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Skills for blind substitute teacher

The appropriateness of this of course depends on the age of the students in 
question; it seems to work best with those the mid grades, upper primary 
through junior high. The most tried and true method for controlling their 
behavior, if you are a visually impaired teacher, and especially if you have 
an unruly class, is a simple whistle.
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From: nobe-l [nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of J Acheson via nobe-l 
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Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 7:26 PM
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Cc: J Acheson
Subject: [nobe-l] Skills for blind substitute teacher

First of all, let me say thank you for the ideas thus far. Also thank you so 
much for not blasting me for not changing the subject line.

As stated earlier, I am attempting to compile a list of suggestions for any 
totally blind person who seeks to be a substitute teacher. This could 
involve showing up at a new, unfamiliar school and not knowing ahead of time 
what grade or subject for which you may be responsible.

Think of suggestions into main areas: 1. Skills and items needed. 2. 
Techniques for monitoring and controlling student behavior.

Again, thank you for your suggestions!

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