[NOBE-L] Questions on Teaching
soloman s
teachsolo at gmail.com
Sat May 16 04:28:53 UTC 2020
Hello Matthew,
Your expertise in English grammar will be of use to English speakers
of other languages like me.
Read D Crystal's Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar
for bringing back fun into your grammar teaching.
On 5/16/20, Matthew Robinson via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Jacky and everyone on this thread.
>
> I am just starting out as an English education major. So far, I have taught
> in small groups of two to four students. Should things normalize
> sufficiently when fall semester comes around, I will be teaching in another
> practicum, centered around grammar. In anticipation of this and future
> teaching opportunities, I would also like to jump on the bandwagon here. I
> am also available through text, email, or by phone. If you would like to
> contact me, shoot me an email and we can work out details.
> Thank you,
> Matthew Robinson
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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>> 3. Re: Questions about teaching and student teaching (Brian Oglesbee)
>> 4. Re: Questions about teaching and student teaching
>> (Mikaela Stevens)
>> 5. Re: Questions about teaching and student teaching (Shai Wolman)
>> 6. Re: Questions about teaching and student teaching (Humberto Avila)
>> 7. Re: Questions about teaching and student teaching
>> (Jackie Larrauri)
>> 8. Questions (Jasmine Kotsay)
>> 9. Re: Questions (Nikki Palm)
>> 10. Re: Questions (Jasmine Kotsay)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:14:18 -0700
>> From: Nikki Palm <nikkirae83 at gmail.com>
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
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>> Hello everyone,
>> There has been some great advice on this thread. I am also in my teacher
>> preparation program. I am not quite to student teaching yet though. Even
>> still, many of the same questions have traveled through my brain a time or
>> two. Would it be possible for me to contact you experienced teachers as
>> well? I would love to hear tricks from The trade. I would be happy to talk
>> via email, text or by phone. Whatever works for you, works for me.
>>
>> Nikki Palm
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Dr Denise M Robinson via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Excellent feedback Humberto.
>>>
>>> Remember you don?t have to reinvent the wheel. Many have gone before and
>>> done it like Eric Weihenmayer, and so many many more.
>>>
>>> Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson
>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Dear Jackie,
>>>>
>>>> The concerns that you have are very valid, even from someone who is a
>>>> teacher of Blind students like myself. My name is Humberto and I have
>>>> been a TVI for the past couple of months. I have a B.A. degree in
>>>> education, and like you, I've had to go through many field experiences
>>>> to get going.
>>>>
>>>> I have been to many K-12 classrooms, some just to observe. Teachers are
>>>> mainly welcoming, and I was lucky that in my college, every professor
>>>> I've had was awesome. Sometimes, though, it was assumed that I could
>>>> not do many of the things that other teacher candidates were doing, such
>>>> as setting up materials and doing handouts, so they didn't make me do it
>>>> as the other classmates did it. Also, I've been in some classrooms
>>>> where, sadly, there were students that asked me questions and acted as
>>>> if I was a "weird" person, thereby perpetuating the same misperceptions
>>>> of Blindness that we often do not like being perpetuated.
>>>>
>>>> Like you, I often turned in my assignments, underwent professional
>>>> workshops in classroom management and read many books that often had me
>>>> asking 20 times more questions than I had originally, because those are
>>>> always, in my opinion, set out and targeted only at sighted teachers,
>>>> and taught the use of visual stimuli, content, and behaviors. How am I
>>>> supposed to feel the eyes of a pack of kids when I say, "1 2 3, eyes on
>>>> me?" How do I hear the hand's bones raddle upon a student raising their
>>>> hand? Luckily I deal with students one on one, so don't have to deal
>>>> with this issue, but, I totally would understand your frustration with
>>>> these curricula. I don't think is fair to say they are promoting
>>>> inclusive learning for all, but there is no inclusion for all
>>>> facilitators of inclusive learning.
>>>>
>>>> I think you should read Eric Weihenmayer's book, "No Bariers." You may
>>>> know him as the Blind person who successfully climbed Everest, but he
>>>> was also a successful Elementary School teacher working with sighted
>>>> children back in his day. In a couple chapters he discusses in vivid
>>>> detail how he did his job, and he has some great strategies that I think
>>>> can help you.
>>>>
>>>> Take care and please feel free to reach out when you need it.
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>>
>>>> Humberto
>>>>
>>>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>>>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>>>> ? ME
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>
>>>> It is okay to have questions and concerns...what matters is what you do
>>>> about them. I commend you for searching for solutions instead of giving
>>>> up.
>>>>
>>>> I have been teaching grades 1-3 at public Montessori schools for 3
>>>> years. The most important thing is to have core confidence in yourself!
>>>> I have some strategies that I am willing to share with you. I also
>>>> believe it is important to be resourceful and think outside the box when
>>>> new challenges arise-and they will.
>>>>
>>>> Please feel free to email me off this list and we can set up a time to
>>>> talk over the phone.
>>>>
>>>> Kindly,
>>>> Mikaela
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 5:26 AM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> These are all great questions, and questions I had going into student
>>>> teaching. I student taught in first grade with 44 students, and in a
>>>> special ed placement working with students from kindergarten through
>>>> eighth grade. I currently teach second grade at a state school for the
>>>> blind, but I am still responsible for using the technology, setting up
>>>> the classroom, grading printed papers, and most of what you mentioned.
>>>> Please feel free to reach out to me, and we can set up a phone call to
>>>> discuss these questions and any other questions you may have if you
>>>> would like. There are absolutely workarounds for all of your concerns,
>>>> and I?m happy to help you in anyway I can.
>>>>
>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>
>>>> Tara Abella
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:52 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Good evening,
>>>> My name is Jackie Larrauri and I am finishing up my senior year at
>>>> university and will be starting my MAT in the fall. I have not posted
>>>> on this list for a long time, but have a few questions to ask. I have
>>>> been in two preschool placements and one first grade placement. Most
>>>> recently, I was in a third grade placement that was cut short. After
>>>> being in these placements, I have more questions about teaching,
>>>> especially for those teaching in the general education or inclusive
>>>> elementary classroom, though I would love advice from anyone.
>>>> I've been having many doubts about teaching as a blind person and
>>>> while I can find various tips for first year teachers and student
>>>> teachers, these are all from a sighted perspective. While my passion
>>>> has always been to teach early elementary in the general education
>>>> classroom and not students with visual impairments, I have become more
>>>> discouraged as I have been in these placements. I would love to talk
>>>> with a blind teacher if at all possible in more detail over the phone,
>>>> but I have also written some of my questions and doubts below.
>>>> 1. How do you organize your printed papers--either those you need to
>>>> give out as assignments, those you get from administration, parent
>>>> communication, and papers to grade.
>>>> 2. How do you grade papers from all subject areas? If you teach in
>>>> kindergarten or first grade, how do you grade handwriting?
>>>> 3. How do you teach handwriting? Reading? Math? Do you use a white or
>>>> chalk board?
>>>> 4. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom?
>>>> 5. How do you manage fire drills or field trips?
>>>> 6. I've seen a lot of videos on creating lesson plans, classroom
>>>> labels, organizing a classroom library, and creating powerpoint or
>>>> Google slides lessons. How do you create these materials? I have been
>>>> playing around with powerpoint and Google slides, but can't seem to be
>>>> able to create pretty labels or slides because the picture is either
>>>> not in the shape I want, the rotation or size are wrong, or the text
>>>> is too big or small. If you don't create all of your own lessons, how
>>>> do you access materials sighted peers make or those off of sites such
>>>> as Pinterest or TPT? How do you laminate or cut out your own lessons,
>>>> such as when creating math games or centers? How, if at all, do you
>>>> incorporate dry-erase activities and know students are not playing on
>>>> their boards or messing about?
>>>> 7. How do you set up your classroom on your own, making sure it is
>>>> visually welcoming and inviting, bullitin boards are straight, and
>>>> everything is in place? Similarly, how do you create anchor charts or
>>>> learning targets/intentions to display?
>>>> I appreciate any insights you might have about these subjects. As I
>>>> said, I would love to discuss these questions and doubts further with
>>>> anyone who is willing.
>>>> Best,
>>>> Jackie Larrauri
>>>>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:24:11 -0400
>> From: <dticchi at comcast.net>
>> To: "'National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List'"
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>> Message-ID: <007b01d618d3$38bf8550$aa3e8ff0$@comcast.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> Hello All, my name is David Ticchi; I am a retired blind teacher. I have
>> taught in a public school at both the middle and high school levels. You
>> can send me an email with your number and I'll be glad to give you a call.
>> I hope that I may be helpful.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NOBE-L <nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Nikki Palm via
>> NOBE-L
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 2:14 PM
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Nikki Palm <nikkirae83 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>> There has been some great advice on this thread. I am also in my teacher
>> preparation program. I am not quite to student teaching yet though. Even
>> still, many of the same questions have traveled through my brain a time or
>> two. Would it be possible for me to contact you experienced teachers as
>> well? I would love to hear tricks from The trade. I would be happy to talk
>> via email, text or by phone. Whatever works for you, works for me.
>>
>> Nikki Palm
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Dr Denise M Robinson via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Excellent feedback Humberto.
>>>
>>> Remember you don?t have to reinvent the wheel. Many have gone before and
>>> done it like Eric Weihenmayer, and so many many more.
>>>
>>> Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson
>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Dear Jackie,
>>>>
>>>> The concerns that you have are very valid, even from someone who is a
>>>> teacher of Blind students like myself. My name is Humberto and I have
>>>> been a TVI for the past couple of months. I have a B.A. degree in
>>>> education, and like you, I've had to go through many field experiences
>>>> to get going.
>>>>
>>>> I have been to many K-12 classrooms, some just to observe. Teachers are
>>>> mainly welcoming, and I was lucky that in my college, every professor
>>>> I've had was awesome. Sometimes, though, it was assumed that I could
>>>> not do many of the things that other teacher candidates were doing, such
>>>> as setting up materials and doing handouts, so they didn't make me do it
>>>> as the other classmates did it. Also, I've been in some classrooms
>>>> where, sadly, there were students that asked me questions and acted as
>>>> if I was a "weird" person, thereby perpetuating the same misperceptions
>>>> of Blindness that we often do not like being perpetuated.
>>>>
>>>> Like you, I often turned in my assignments, underwent professional
>>>> workshops in classroom management and read many books that often had me
>>>> asking 20 times more questions than I had originally, because those are
>>>> always, in my opinion, set out and targeted only at sighted teachers,
>>>> and taught the use of visual stimuli, content, and behaviors. How am I
>>>> supposed to feel the eyes of a pack of kids when I say, "1 2 3, eyes on
>>>> me?" How do I hear the hand's bones raddle upon a student raising their
>>>> hand? Luckily I deal with students one on one, so don't have to deal
>>>> with this issue, but, I totally would understand your frustration with
>>>> these curricula. I don't think is fair to say they are promoting
>>>> inclusive learning for all, but there is no inclusion for all
>>>> facilitators of inclusive learning.
>>>>
>>>> I think you should read Eric Weihenmayer's book, "No Bariers." You may
>>>> know him as the Blind person who successfully climbed Everest, but he
>>>> was also a successful Elementary School teacher working with sighted
>>>> children back in his day. In a couple chapters he discusses in vivid
>>>> detail how he did his job, and he has some great strategies that I think
>>>> can help you.
>>>>
>>>> Take care and please feel free to reach out when you need it.
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>>
>>>> Humberto
>>>>
>>>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>>>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>>>> ? ME
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>
>>>> It is okay to have questions and concerns...what matters is what you do
>>>> about them. I commend you for searching for solutions instead of giving
>>>> up.
>>>>
>>>> I have been teaching grades 1-3 at public Montessori schools for 3
>>>> years. The most important thing is to have core confidence in yourself!
>>>> I have some strategies that I am willing to share with you. I also
>>>> believe it is important to be resourceful and think outside the box when
>>>> new challenges arise-and they will.
>>>>
>>>> Please feel free to email me off this list and we can set up a time to
>>>> talk over the phone.
>>>>
>>>> Kindly,
>>>> Mikaela
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 5:26 AM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> These are all great questions, and questions I had going into student
>>>> teaching. I student taught in first grade with 44 students, and in a
>>>> special ed placement working with students from kindergarten through
>>>> eighth grade. I currently teach second grade at a state school for the
>>>> blind, but I am still responsible for using the technology, setting up
>>>> the classroom, grading printed papers, and most of what you mentioned.
>>>> Please feel free to reach out to me, and we can set up a phone call to
>>>> discuss these questions and any other questions you may have if you
>>>> would like. There are absolutely workarounds for all of your concerns,
>>>> and I?m happy to help you in anyway I can.
>>>>
>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>
>>>> Tara Abella
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:52 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Good evening,
>>>> My name is Jackie Larrauri and I am finishing up my senior year at
>>>> university and will be starting my MAT in the fall. I have not posted
>>>> on this list for a long time, but have a few questions to ask. I have
>>>> been in two preschool placements and one first grade placement. Most
>>>> recently, I was in a third grade placement that was cut short. After
>>>> being in these placements, I have more questions about teaching,
>>>> especially for those teaching in the general education or inclusive
>>>> elementary classroom, though I would love advice from anyone.
>>>> I've been having many doubts about teaching as a blind person and
>>>> while I can find various tips for first year teachers and student
>>>> teachers, these are all from a sighted perspective. While my passion
>>>> has always been to teach early elementary in the general education
>>>> classroom and not students with visual impairments, I have become
>>>> more discouraged as I have been in these placements. I would love to
>>>> talk with a blind teacher if at all possible in more detail over the
>>>> phone, but I have also written some of my questions and doubts below.
>>>> 1. How do you organize your printed papers--either those you need to
>>>> give out as assignments, those you get from administration, parent
>>>> communication, and papers to grade.
>>>> 2. How do you grade papers from all subject areas? If you teach in
>>>> kindergarten or first grade, how do you grade handwriting?
>>>> 3. How do you teach handwriting? Reading? Math? Do you use a white or
>>>> chalk board?
>>>> 4. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom?
>>>> 5. How do you manage fire drills or field trips?
>>>> 6. I've seen a lot of videos on creating lesson plans, classroom
>>>> labels, organizing a classroom library, and creating powerpoint or
>>>> Google slides lessons. How do you create these materials? I have been
>>>> playing around with powerpoint and Google slides, but can't seem to
>>>> be able to create pretty labels or slides because the picture is
>>>> either not in the shape I want, the rotation or size are wrong, or
>>>> the text is too big or small. If you don't create all of your own
>>>> lessons, how do you access materials sighted peers make or those off
>>>> of sites such as Pinterest or TPT? How do you laminate or cut out
>>>> your own lessons, such as when creating math games or centers? How,
>>>> if at all, do you incorporate dry-erase activities and know students
>>>> are not playing on their boards or messing about?
>>>> 7. How do you set up your classroom on your own, making sure it is
>>>> visually welcoming and inviting, bullitin boards are straight, and
>>>> everything is in place? Similarly, how do you create anchor charts or
>>>> learning targets/intentions to display?
>>>> I appreciate any insights you might have about these subjects. As I
>>>> said, I would love to discuss these questions and doubts further with
>>>> anyone who is willing.
>>>> Best,
>>>> Jackie Larrauri
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> NOBE-L mailing list
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:28:58 -0400
>> From: Brian Oglesbee <ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com>
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>> Message-ID: <9EC3A5D6-5510-4519-A113-7DB5D5604259 at yahoo.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> Hello all. I am totally blind and I?ve been teaching for 16 years I also
>> am the head coach of my high school golf team. Please feel free to email
>> me with any questions or concerns you have my email address is below
>>
>>
>> ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 2:15 PM, Nikki Palm via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Hello everyone,
>>> There has been some great advice on this thread. I am also in my teacher
>>> preparation program. I am not quite to student teaching yet though. Even
>>> still, many of the same questions have traveled through my brain a time
>>> or two. Would it be possible for me to contact you experienced teachers
>>> as well? I would love to hear tricks from The trade. I would be happy to
>>> talk via email, text or by phone. Whatever works for you, works for me.
>>>
>>> Nikki Palm
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Dr Denise M Robinson via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Excellent feedback Humberto.
>>>>
>>>> Remember you don?t have to reinvent the wheel. Many have gone before
>>>> and done it like Eric Weihenmayer, and so many many more.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson
>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Dear Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>> The concerns that you have are very valid, even from someone who is a
>>>>> teacher of Blind students like myself. My name is Humberto and I have
>>>>> been a TVI for the past couple of months. I have a B.A. degree in
>>>>> education, and like you, I've had to go through many field experiences
>>>>> to get going.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been to many K-12 classrooms, some just to observe. Teachers are
>>>>> mainly welcoming, and I was lucky that in my college, every professor
>>>>> I've had was awesome. Sometimes, though, it was assumed that I could
>>>>> not do many of the things that other teacher candidates were doing,
>>>>> such as setting up materials and doing handouts, so they didn't make me
>>>>> do it as the other classmates did it. Also, I've been in some
>>>>> classrooms where, sadly, there were students that asked me questions
>>>>> and acted as if I was a "weird" person, thereby perpetuating the same
>>>>> misperceptions of Blindness that we often do not like being
>>>>> perpetuated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Like you, I often turned in my assignments, underwent professional
>>>>> workshops in classroom management and read many books that often had me
>>>>> asking 20 times more questions than I had originally, because those are
>>>>> always, in my opinion, set out and targeted only at sighted teachers,
>>>>> and taught the use of visual stimuli, content, and behaviors. How am I
>>>>> supposed to feel the eyes of a pack of kids when I say, "1 2 3, eyes on
>>>>> me?" How do I hear the hand's bones raddle upon a student raising their
>>>>> hand? Luckily I deal with students one on one, so don't have to deal
>>>>> with this issue, but, I totally would understand your frustration with
>>>>> these curricula. I don't think is fair to say they are promoting
>>>>> inclusive learning for all, but there is no inclusion for all
>>>>> facilitators of inclusive learning.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think you should read Eric Weihenmayer's book, "No Bariers." You may
>>>>> know him as the Blind person who successfully climbed Everest, but he
>>>>> was also a successful Elementary School teacher working with sighted
>>>>> children back in his day. In a couple chapters he discusses in vivid
>>>>> detail how he did his job, and he has some great strategies that I
>>>>> think can help you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Take care and please feel free to reach out when you need it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>>
>>>>> Humberto
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>>>>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>>>>> ? ME
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>> It is okay to have questions and concerns...what matters is what you do
>>>>> about them. I commend you for searching for solutions instead of giving
>>>>> up.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been teaching grades 1-3 at public Montessori schools for 3
>>>>> years. The most important thing is to have core confidence in yourself!
>>>>> I have some strategies that I am willing to share with you. I also
>>>>> believe it is important to be resourceful and think outside the box
>>>>> when new challenges arise-and they will.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please feel free to email me off this list and we can set up a time to
>>>>> talk over the phone.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kindly,
>>>>> Mikaela
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 5:26 AM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> These are all great questions, and questions I had going into student
>>>>> teaching. I student taught in first grade with 44 students, and in a
>>>>> special ed placement working with students from kindergarten through
>>>>> eighth grade. I currently teach second grade at a state school for the
>>>>> blind, but I am still responsible for using the technology, setting up
>>>>> the classroom, grading printed papers, and most of what you mentioned.
>>>>> Please feel free to reach out to me, and we can set up a phone call to
>>>>> discuss these questions and any other questions you may have if you
>>>>> would like. There are absolutely workarounds for all of your concerns,
>>>>> and I?m happy to help you in anyway I can.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>
>>>>> Tara Abella
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:52 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Good evening,
>>>>> My name is Jackie Larrauri and I am finishing up my senior year at
>>>>> university and will be starting my MAT in the fall. I have not posted
>>>>> on this list for a long time, but have a few questions to ask. I have
>>>>> been in two preschool placements and one first grade placement. Most
>>>>> recently, I was in a third grade placement that was cut short. After
>>>>> being in these placements, I have more questions about teaching,
>>>>> especially for those teaching in the general education or inclusive
>>>>> elementary classroom, though I would love advice from anyone.
>>>>> I've been having many doubts about teaching as a blind person and
>>>>> while I can find various tips for first year teachers and student
>>>>> teachers, these are all from a sighted perspective. While my passion
>>>>> has always been to teach early elementary in the general education
>>>>> classroom and not students with visual impairments, I have become more
>>>>> discouraged as I have been in these placements. I would love to talk
>>>>> with a blind teacher if at all possible in more detail over the phone,
>>>>> but I have also written some of my questions and doubts below.
>>>>> 1. How do you organize your printed papers--either those you need to
>>>>> give out as assignments, those you get from administration, parent
>>>>> communication, and papers to grade.
>>>>> 2. How do you grade papers from all subject areas? If you teach in
>>>>> kindergarten or first grade, how do you grade handwriting?
>>>>> 3. How do you teach handwriting? Reading? Math? Do you use a white or
>>>>> chalk board?
>>>>> 4. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom?
>>>>> 5. How do you manage fire drills or field trips?
>>>>> 6. I've seen a lot of videos on creating lesson plans, classroom
>>>>> labels, organizing a classroom library, and creating powerpoint or
>>>>> Google slides lessons. How do you create these materials? I have been
>>>>> playing around with powerpoint and Google slides, but can't seem to be
>>>>> able to create pretty labels or slides because the picture is either
>>>>> not in the shape I want, the rotation or size are wrong, or the text
>>>>> is too big or small. If you don't create all of your own lessons, how
>>>>> do you access materials sighted peers make or those off of sites such
>>>>> as Pinterest or TPT? How do you laminate or cut out your own lessons,
>>>>> such as when creating math games or centers? How, if at all, do you
>>>>> incorporate dry-erase activities and know students are not playing on
>>>>> their boards or messing about?
>>>>> 7. How do you set up your classroom on your own, making sure it is
>>>>> visually welcoming and inviting, bullitin boards are straight, and
>>>>> everything is in place? Similarly, how do you create anchor charts or
>>>>> learning targets/intentions to display?
>>>>> I appreciate any insights you might have about these subjects. As I
>>>>> said, I would love to discuss these questions and doubts further with
>>>>> anyone who is willing.
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Jackie Larrauri
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NOBE-L mailing list
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:09:04 -0600
>> From: Mikaela Stevens <mikaelastevens at gmail.com>
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>> Message-ID: <25B511D4-89EB-4BBF-80C1-3D1374E8658D at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> Hello Nikki,
>>
>> Yes, you may absolutely contact me!
>>
>> Kindly,
>> Mikaela
>>
>>
>>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 12:15 PM, Nikki Palm via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Hello everyone,
>>> There has been some great advice on this thread. I am also in my teacher
>>> preparation program. I am not quite to student teaching yet though. Even
>>> still, many of the same questions have traveled through my brain a time
>>> or two. Would it be possible for me to contact you experienced teachers
>>> as well? I would love to hear tricks from The trade. I would be happy to
>>> talk via email, text or by phone. Whatever works for you, works for me.
>>>
>>> Nikki Palm
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Dr Denise M Robinson via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Excellent feedback Humberto.
>>>>
>>>> Remember you don?t have to reinvent the wheel. Many have gone before
>>>> and done it like Eric Weihenmayer, and so many many more.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson
>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Dear Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>> The concerns that you have are very valid, even from someone who is a
>>>>> teacher of Blind students like myself. My name is Humberto and I have
>>>>> been a TVI for the past couple of months. I have a B.A. degree in
>>>>> education, and like you, I've had to go through many field experiences
>>>>> to get going.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been to many K-12 classrooms, some just to observe. Teachers are
>>>>> mainly welcoming, and I was lucky that in my college, every professor
>>>>> I've had was awesome. Sometimes, though, it was assumed that I could
>>>>> not do many of the things that other teacher candidates were doing,
>>>>> such as setting up materials and doing handouts, so they didn't make me
>>>>> do it as the other classmates did it. Also, I've been in some
>>>>> classrooms where, sadly, there were students that asked me questions
>>>>> and acted as if I was a "weird" person, thereby perpetuating the same
>>>>> misperceptions of Blindness that we often do not like being
>>>>> perpetuated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Like you, I often turned in my assignments, underwent professional
>>>>> workshops in classroom management and read many books that often had me
>>>>> asking 20 times more questions than I had originally, because those are
>>>>> always, in my opinion, set out and targeted only at sighted teachers,
>>>>> and taught the use of visual stimuli, content, and behaviors. How am I
>>>>> supposed to feel the eyes of a pack of kids when I say, "1 2 3, eyes on
>>>>> me?" How do I hear the hand's bones raddle upon a student raising their
>>>>> hand? Luckily I deal with students one on one, so don't have to deal
>>>>> with this issue, but, I totally would understand your frustration with
>>>>> these curricula. I don't think is fair to say they are promoting
>>>>> inclusive learning for all, but there is no inclusion for all
>>>>> facilitators of inclusive learning.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think you should read Eric Weihenmayer's book, "No Bariers." You may
>>>>> know him as the Blind person who successfully climbed Everest, but he
>>>>> was also a successful Elementary School teacher working with sighted
>>>>> children back in his day. In a couple chapters he discusses in vivid
>>>>> detail how he did his job, and he has some great strategies that I
>>>>> think can help you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Take care and please feel free to reach out when you need it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>>
>>>>> Humberto
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>>>>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>>>>> ? ME
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>> It is okay to have questions and concerns...what matters is what you do
>>>>> about them. I commend you for searching for solutions instead of giving
>>>>> up.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been teaching grades 1-3 at public Montessori schools for 3
>>>>> years. The most important thing is to have core confidence in yourself!
>>>>> I have some strategies that I am willing to share with you. I also
>>>>> believe it is important to be resourceful and think outside the box
>>>>> when new challenges arise-and they will.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please feel free to email me off this list and we can set up a time to
>>>>> talk over the phone.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kindly,
>>>>> Mikaela
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 5:26 AM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> These are all great questions, and questions I had going into student
>>>>> teaching. I student taught in first grade with 44 students, and in a
>>>>> special ed placement working with students from kindergarten through
>>>>> eighth grade. I currently teach second grade at a state school for the
>>>>> blind, but I am still responsible for using the technology, setting up
>>>>> the classroom, grading printed papers, and most of what you mentioned.
>>>>> Please feel free to reach out to me, and we can set up a phone call to
>>>>> discuss these questions and any other questions you may have if you
>>>>> would like. There are absolutely workarounds for all of your concerns,
>>>>> and I?m happy to help you in anyway I can.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>
>>>>> Tara Abella
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:52 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Good evening,
>>>>> My name is Jackie Larrauri and I am finishing up my senior year at
>>>>> university and will be starting my MAT in the fall. I have not posted
>>>>> on this list for a long time, but have a few questions to ask. I have
>>>>> been in two preschool placements and one first grade placement. Most
>>>>> recently, I was in a third grade placement that was cut short. After
>>>>> being in these placements, I have more questions about teaching,
>>>>> especially for those teaching in the general education or inclusive
>>>>> elementary classroom, though I would love advice from anyone.
>>>>> I've been having many doubts about teaching as a blind person and
>>>>> while I can find various tips for first year teachers and student
>>>>> teachers, these are all from a sighted perspective. While my passion
>>>>> has always been to teach early elementary in the general education
>>>>> classroom and not students with visual impairments, I have become more
>>>>> discouraged as I have been in these placements. I would love to talk
>>>>> with a blind teacher if at all possible in more detail over the phone,
>>>>> but I have also written some of my questions and doubts below.
>>>>> 1. How do you organize your printed papers--either those you need to
>>>>> give out as assignments, those you get from administration, parent
>>>>> communication, and papers to grade.
>>>>> 2. How do you grade papers from all subject areas? If you teach in
>>>>> kindergarten or first grade, how do you grade handwriting?
>>>>> 3. How do you teach handwriting? Reading? Math? Do you use a white or
>>>>> chalk board?
>>>>> 4. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom?
>>>>> 5. How do you manage fire drills or field trips?
>>>>> 6. I've seen a lot of videos on creating lesson plans, classroom
>>>>> labels, organizing a classroom library, and creating powerpoint or
>>>>> Google slides lessons. How do you create these materials? I have been
>>>>> playing around with powerpoint and Google slides, but can't seem to be
>>>>> able to create pretty labels or slides because the picture is either
>>>>> not in the shape I want, the rotation or size are wrong, or the text
>>>>> is too big or small. If you don't create all of your own lessons, how
>>>>> do you access materials sighted peers make or those off of sites such
>>>>> as Pinterest or TPT? How do you laminate or cut out your own lessons,
>>>>> such as when creating math games or centers? How, if at all, do you
>>>>> incorporate dry-erase activities and know students are not playing on
>>>>> their boards or messing about?
>>>>> 7. How do you set up your classroom on your own, making sure it is
>>>>> visually welcoming and inviting, bullitin boards are straight, and
>>>>> everything is in place? Similarly, how do you create anchor charts or
>>>>> learning targets/intentions to display?
>>>>> I appreciate any insights you might have about these subjects. As I
>>>>> said, I would love to discuss these questions and doubts further with
>>>>> anyone who is willing.
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Jackie Larrauri
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NOBE-L mailing list
>>>>> NOBE-L at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nobe-l_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>>>>
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>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:59:48 -0700
>> From: "Shai Wolman" <shai.wolman at gmail.com>
>> To: "'National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List'"
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>> Message-ID: <001801d618e8$f67e4d00$e37ae700$@gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>
>> Hello all,
>> I apologize for coming in late on this topic. I too am totally blind and
>> have been a teacher of students with visual impairment for the past three
>> years. I am an itinerant teacher.
>> If you have any questions please feel free to contact me off list and we
>> can chat by email or phone.
>> Thanks.
>> Shai Wolman
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NOBE-L <nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Brian Oglesbee via
>> NOBE-L
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 11:29 AM
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Brian Oglesbee <ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>>
>> Hello all. I am totally blind and I?ve been teaching for 16 years I also
>> am the head coach of my high school golf team. Please feel free to email
>> me with any questions or concerns you have my email address is below
>>
>>
>> ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 2:15 PM, Nikki Palm via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Hello everyone,
>>> There has been some great advice on this thread. I am also in my teacher
>>> preparation program. I am not quite to student teaching yet though. Even
>>> still, many of the same questions have traveled through my brain a time
>>> or two. Would it be possible for me to contact you experienced teachers
>>> as well? I would love to hear tricks from The trade. I would be happy to
>>> talk via email, text or by phone. Whatever works for you, works for me.
>>>
>>> Nikki Palm
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Dr Denise M Robinson via NOBE-L
>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Excellent feedback Humberto.
>>>>
>>>> Remember you don?t have to reinvent the wheel. Many have gone before
>>>> and done it like Eric Weihenmayer, and so many many more.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson
>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Dear Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>> The concerns that you have are very valid, even from someone who is a
>>>>> teacher of Blind students like myself. My name is Humberto and I have
>>>>> been a TVI for the past couple of months. I have a B.A. degree in
>>>>> education, and like you, I've had to go through many field experiences
>>>>> to get going.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been to many K-12 classrooms, some just to observe. Teachers are
>>>>> mainly welcoming, and I was lucky that in my college, every professor
>>>>> I've had was awesome. Sometimes, though, it was assumed that I could
>>>>> not do many of the things that other teacher candidates were doing,
>>>>> such as setting up materials and doing handouts, so they didn't make me
>>>>> do it as the other classmates did it. Also, I've been in some
>>>>> classrooms where, sadly, there were students that asked me questions
>>>>> and acted as if I was a "weird" person, thereby perpetuating the same
>>>>> misperceptions of Blindness that we often do not like being
>>>>> perpetuated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Like you, I often turned in my assignments, underwent professional
>>>>> workshops in classroom management and read many books that often had me
>>>>> asking 20 times more questions than I had originally, because those are
>>>>> always, in my opinion, set out and targeted only at sighted teachers,
>>>>> and taught the use of visual stimuli, content, and behaviors. How am I
>>>>> supposed to feel the eyes of a pack of kids when I say, "1 2 3, eyes on
>>>>> me?" How do I hear the hand's bones raddle upon a student raising their
>>>>> hand? Luckily I deal with students one on one, so don't have to deal
>>>>> with this issue, but, I totally would understand your frustration with
>>>>> these curricula. I don't think is fair to say they are promoting
>>>>> inclusive learning for all, but there is no inclusion for all
>>>>> facilitators of inclusive learning.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think you should read Eric Weihenmayer's book, "No Bariers." You may
>>>>> know him as the Blind person who successfully climbed Everest, but he
>>>>> was also a successful Elementary School teacher working with sighted
>>>>> children back in his day. In a couple chapters he discusses in vivid
>>>>> detail how he did his job, and he has some great strategies that I
>>>>> think can help you.
>>>>>
>>>>> Take care and please feel free to reach out when you need it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>>
>>>>> Humberto
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>>>>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>>>>> ? ME
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>> It is okay to have questions and concerns...what matters is what you do
>>>>> about them. I commend you for searching for solutions instead of giving
>>>>> up.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been teaching grades 1-3 at public Montessori schools for 3
>>>>> years. The most important thing is to have core confidence in yourself!
>>>>> I have some strategies that I am willing to share with you. I also
>>>>> believe it is important to be resourceful and think outside the box
>>>>> when new challenges arise-and they will.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please feel free to email me off this list and we can set up a time to
>>>>> talk over the phone.
>>>>>
>>>>> Kindly,
>>>>> Mikaela
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 5:26 AM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> These are all great questions, and questions I had going into student
>>>>> teaching. I student taught in first grade with 44 students, and in a
>>>>> special ed placement working with students from kindergarten through
>>>>> eighth grade. I currently teach second grade at a state school for the
>>>>> blind, but I am still responsible for using the technology, setting up
>>>>> the classroom, grading printed papers, and most of what you mentioned.
>>>>> Please feel free to reach out to me, and we can set up a phone call to
>>>>> discuss these questions and any other questions you may have if you
>>>>> would like. There are absolutely workarounds for all of your concerns,
>>>>> and I?m happy to help you in anyway I can.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>
>>>>> Tara Abella
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:52 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Good evening,
>>>>> My name is Jackie Larrauri and I am finishing up my senior year at
>>>>> university and will be starting my MAT in the fall. I have not
>>>>> posted on this list for a long time, but have a few questions to
>>>>> ask. I have been in two preschool placements and one first grade
>>>>> placement. Most recently, I was in a third grade placement that was
>>>>> cut short. After being in these placements, I have more questions
>>>>> about teaching, especially for those teaching in the general
>>>>> education or inclusive elementary classroom, though I would love advice
>>>>> from anyone.
>>>>> I've been having many doubts about teaching as a blind person and
>>>>> while I can find various tips for first year teachers and student
>>>>> teachers, these are all from a sighted perspective. While my passion
>>>>> has always been to teach early elementary in the general education
>>>>> classroom and not students with visual impairments, I have become
>>>>> more discouraged as I have been in these placements. I would love to
>>>>> talk with a blind teacher if at all possible in more detail over the
>>>>> phone, but I have also written some of my questions and doubts below.
>>>>> 1. How do you organize your printed papers--either those you need to
>>>>> give out as assignments, those you get from administration, parent
>>>>> communication, and papers to grade.
>>>>> 2. How do you grade papers from all subject areas? If you teach in
>>>>> kindergarten or first grade, how do you grade handwriting?
>>>>> 3. How do you teach handwriting? Reading? Math? Do you use a white
>>>>> or chalk board?
>>>>> 4. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom?
>>>>> 5. How do you manage fire drills or field trips?
>>>>> 6. I've seen a lot of videos on creating lesson plans, classroom
>>>>> labels, organizing a classroom library, and creating powerpoint or
>>>>> Google slides lessons. How do you create these materials? I have
>>>>> been playing around with powerpoint and Google slides, but can't
>>>>> seem to be able to create pretty labels or slides because the
>>>>> picture is either not in the shape I want, the rotation or size are
>>>>> wrong, or the text is too big or small. If you don't create all of
>>>>> your own lessons, how do you access materials sighted peers make or
>>>>> those off of sites such as Pinterest or TPT? How do you laminate or
>>>>> cut out your own lessons, such as when creating math games or
>>>>> centers? How, if at all, do you incorporate dry-erase activities and
>>>>> know students are not playing on their boards or messing about?
>>>>> 7. How do you set up your classroom on your own, making sure it is
>>>>> visually welcoming and inviting, bullitin boards are straight, and
>>>>> everything is in place? Similarly, how do you create anchor charts
>>>>> or learning targets/intentions to display?
>>>>> I appreciate any insights you might have about these subjects. As I
>>>>> said, I would love to discuss these questions and doubts further
>>>>> with anyone who is willing.
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Jackie Larrauri
>>>>>
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:07:06 +0000
>> From: Humberto Avila <humberto_avila.it104 at outlook.com>
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
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>>
>> Dear Shai,
>>
>> Would you kindly please send me your email address? I have a plethora and
>> myriad of questions related to being a teacher of blind students,
>> specifically with regards to doing certain aspects of your work.
>>
>> I'd be available via either phone, email, Zoom, Skype or whatever tech
>> you're comfortable using. Thanks much! ??
>>
>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>> ? ME
>>
>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 2:01 PM, Shai Wolman via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hello all,
>> I apologize for coming in late on this topic. I too am totally blind and
>> have been a teacher of students with visual impairment for the past three
>> years. I am an itinerant teacher.
>> If you have any questions please feel free to contact me off list and we
>> can chat by email or phone.
>> Thanks.
>> Shai Wolman
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NOBE-L <nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Brian Oglesbee via
>> NOBE-L
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 11:29 AM
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Brian Oglesbee <ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>>
>> Hello all. I am totally blind and I?ve been teaching for 16 years I also
>> am the head coach of my high school golf team. Please feel free to email
>> me with any questions or concerns you have my email address is below
>>
>>
>> ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 2:15 PM, Nikki Palm via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hello everyone,
>> There has been some great advice on this thread. I am also in my teacher
>> preparation program. I am not quite to student teaching yet though. Even
>> still, many of the same questions have traveled through my brain a time or
>> two. Would it be possible for me to contact you experienced teachers as
>> well? I would love to hear tricks from The trade. I would be happy to talk
>> via email, text or by phone. Whatever works for you, works for me.
>>
>> Nikki Palm
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Dr Denise M Robinson via NOBE-L
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Excellent feedback Humberto.
>>
>> Remember you don?t have to reinvent the wheel. Many have gone before and
>> done it like Eric Weihenmayer, and so many many more.
>>
>> Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson
>>
>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> ?Dear Jackie,
>>
>> The concerns that you have are very valid, even from someone who is a
>> teacher of Blind students like myself. My name is Humberto and I have been
>> a TVI for the past couple of months. I have a B.A. degree in education,
>> and like you, I've had to go through many field experiences to get going.
>>
>> I have been to many K-12 classrooms, some just to observe. Teachers are
>> mainly welcoming, and I was lucky that in my college, every professor I've
>> had was awesome. Sometimes, though, it was assumed that I could not do
>> many of the things that other teacher candidates were doing, such as
>> setting up materials and doing handouts, so they didn't make me do it as
>> the other classmates did it. Also, I've been in some classrooms where,
>> sadly, there were students that asked me questions and acted as if I was a
>> "weird" person, thereby perpetuating the same misperceptions of Blindness
>> that we often do not like being perpetuated.
>>
>> Like you, I often turned in my assignments, underwent professional
>> workshops in classroom management and read many books that often had me
>> asking 20 times more questions than I had originally, because those are
>> always, in my opinion, set out and targeted only at sighted teachers, and
>> taught the use of visual stimuli, content, and behaviors. How am I
>> supposed to feel the eyes of a pack of kids when I say, "1 2 3, eyes on
>> me?" How do I hear the hand's bones raddle upon a student raising their
>> hand? Luckily I deal with students one on one, so don't have to deal with
>> this issue, but, I totally would understand your frustration with these
>> curricula. I don't think is fair to say they are promoting inclusive
>> learning for all, but there is no inclusion for all facilitators of
>> inclusive learning.
>>
>> I think you should read Eric Weihenmayer's book, "No Bariers." You may
>> know him as the Blind person who successfully climbed Everest, but he was
>> also a successful Elementary School teacher working with sighted children
>> back in his day. In a couple chapters he discusses in vivid detail how he
>> did his job, and he has some great strategies that I think can help you.
>>
>> Take care and please feel free to reach out when you need it.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Humberto
>>
>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>> ? ME
>>
>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>
>> It is okay to have questions and concerns...what matters is what you do
>> about them. I commend you for searching for solutions instead of giving
>> up.
>>
>> I have been teaching grades 1-3 at public Montessori schools for 3 years.
>> The most important thing is to have core confidence in yourself! I have
>> some strategies that I am willing to share with you. I also believe it is
>> important to be resourceful and think outside the box when new challenges
>> arise-and they will.
>>
>> Please feel free to email me off this list and we can set up a time to
>> talk over the phone.
>>
>> Kindly,
>> Mikaela
>>
>>
>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 5:26 AM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>
>>
>> These are all great questions, and questions I had going into student
>> teaching. I student taught in first grade with 44 students, and in a
>> special ed placement working with students from kindergarten through
>> eighth grade. I currently teach second grade at a state school for the
>> blind, but I am still responsible for using the technology, setting up the
>> classroom, grading printed papers, and most of what you mentioned. Please
>> feel free to reach out to me, and we can set up a phone call to discuss
>> these questions and any other questions you may have if you would like.
>> There are absolutely workarounds for all of your concerns, and I?m happy
>> to help you in anyway I can.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Tara Abella
>>
>> On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:52 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good evening,
>> My name is Jackie Larrauri and I am finishing up my senior year at
>> university and will be starting my MAT in the fall. I have not
>> posted on this list for a long time, but have a few questions to
>> ask. I have been in two preschool placements and one first grade
>> placement. Most recently, I was in a third grade placement that was
>> cut short. After being in these placements, I have more questions
>> about teaching, especially for those teaching in the general
>> education or inclusive elementary classroom, though I would love advice
>> from anyone.
>> I've been having many doubts about teaching as a blind person and
>> while I can find various tips for first year teachers and student
>> teachers, these are all from a sighted perspective. While my passion
>> has always been to teach early elementary in the general education
>> classroom and not students with visual impairments, I have become
>> more discouraged as I have been in these placements. I would love to
>> talk with a blind teacher if at all possible in more detail over the
>> phone, but I have also written some of my questions and doubts below.
>> 1. How do you organize your printed papers--either those you need to
>> give out as assignments, those you get from administration, parent
>> communication, and papers to grade.
>> 2. How do you grade papers from all subject areas? If you teach in
>> kindergarten or first grade, how do you grade handwriting?
>> 3. How do you teach handwriting? Reading? Math? Do you use a white
>> or chalk board?
>> 4. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom?
>> 5. How do you manage fire drills or field trips?
>> 6. I've seen a lot of videos on creating lesson plans, classroom
>> labels, organizing a classroom library, and creating powerpoint or
>> Google slides lessons. How do you create these materials? I have
>> been playing around with powerpoint and Google slides, but can't
>> seem to be able to create pretty labels or slides because the
>> picture is either not in the shape I want, the rotation or size are
>> wrong, or the text is too big or small. If you don't create all of
>> your own lessons, how do you access materials sighted peers make or
>> those off of sites such as Pinterest or TPT? How do you laminate or
>> cut out your own lessons, such as when creating math games or
>> centers? How, if at all, do you incorporate dry-erase activities and
>> know students are not playing on their boards or messing about?
>> 7. How do you set up your classroom on your own, making sure it is
>> visually welcoming and inviting, bullitin boards are straight, and
>> everything is in place? Similarly, how do you create anchor charts
>> or learning targets/intentions to display?
>> I appreciate any insights you might have about these subjects. As I
>> said, I would love to discuss these questions and doubts further
>> with anyone who is willing.
>> Best,
>> Jackie Larrauri
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> NOBE-L mailing list
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>> Message: 7
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:38:12 -0400
>> From: Jackie Larrauri <ixchel.jackie.larrauri at gmail.com>
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>> Message-ID: <D57DCAA5-8F73-45FC-8D57-19F780F58E1C at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> Thank you all for your kind responses!
>> Jackie
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 7:08 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Dear Shai,
>>>
>>> Would you kindly please send me your email address? I have a plethora and
>>> myriad of questions related to being a teacher of blind students,
>>> specifically with regards to doing certain aspects of your work.
>>>
>>> I'd be available via either phone, email, Zoom, Skype or whatever tech
>>> you're comfortable using. Thanks much! ??
>>>
>>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>>> ? ME
>>>
>>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 2:01 PM, Shai Wolman via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Hello all,
>>> I apologize for coming in late on this topic. I too am totally blind and
>>> have been a teacher of students with visual impairment for the past three
>>> years. I am an itinerant teacher.
>>> If you have any questions please feel free to contact me off list and we
>>> can chat by email or phone.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Shai Wolman
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NOBE-L <nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Brian Oglesbee via
>>> NOBE-L
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 11:29 AM
>>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Brian Oglesbee <ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [NOBE-L] Questions about teaching and student teaching
>>>
>>> Hello all. I am totally blind and I?ve been teaching for 16 years I also
>>> am the head coach of my high school golf team. Please feel free to email
>>> me with any questions or concerns you have my email address is below
>>>
>>>
>>> ugaoglesbee at yahoo.com
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 2:15 PM, Nikki Palm via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Hello everyone,
>>> There has been some great advice on this thread. I am also in my teacher
>>> preparation program. I am not quite to student teaching yet though. Even
>>> still, many of the same questions have traveled through my brain a time
>>> or two. Would it be possible for me to contact you experienced teachers
>>> as well? I would love to hear tricks from The trade. I would be happy to
>>> talk via email, text or by phone. Whatever works for you, works for me.
>>>
>>> Nikki Palm
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 6:14 PM, Dr Denise M Robinson via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Excellent feedback Humberto.
>>>
>>> Remember you don?t have to reinvent the wheel. Many have gone before and
>>> done it like Eric Weihenmayer, and so many many more.
>>>
>>> Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson
>>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Humberto Avila via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Dear Jackie,
>>>
>>> The concerns that you have are very valid, even from someone who is a
>>> teacher of Blind students like myself. My name is Humberto and I have
>>> been a TVI for the past couple of months. I have a B.A. degree in
>>> education, and like you, I've had to go through many field experiences to
>>> get going.
>>>
>>> I have been to many K-12 classrooms, some just to observe. Teachers are
>>> mainly welcoming, and I was lucky that in my college, every professor
>>> I've had was awesome. Sometimes, though, it was assumed that I could not
>>> do many of the things that other teacher candidates were doing, such as
>>> setting up materials and doing handouts, so they didn't make me do it as
>>> the other classmates did it. Also, I've been in some classrooms where,
>>> sadly, there were students that asked me questions and acted as if I was
>>> a "weird" person, thereby perpetuating the same misperceptions of
>>> Blindness that we often do not like being perpetuated.
>>>
>>> Like you, I often turned in my assignments, underwent professional
>>> workshops in classroom management and read many books that often had me
>>> asking 20 times more questions than I had originally, because those are
>>> always, in my opinion, set out and targeted only at sighted teachers, and
>>> taught the use of visual stimuli, content, and behaviors. How am I
>>> supposed to feel the eyes of a pack of kids when I say, "1 2 3, eyes on
>>> me?" How do I hear the hand's bones raddle upon a student raising their
>>> hand? Luckily I deal with students one on one, so don't have to deal with
>>> this issue, but, I totally would understand your frustration with these
>>> curricula. I don't think is fair to say they are promoting inclusive
>>> learning for all, but there is no inclusion for all facilitators of
>>> inclusive learning.
>>>
>>> I think you should read Eric Weihenmayer's book, "No Bariers." You may
>>> know him as the Blind person who successfully climbed Everest, but he was
>>> also a successful Elementary School teacher working with sighted children
>>> back in his day. In a couple chapters he discusses in vivid detail how he
>>> did his job, and he has some great strategies that I think can help you.
>>>
>>> Take care and please feel free to reach out when you need it.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Humberto
>>>
>>> ?Positive thinking leads to a positive attitude which leads to positive
>>> actions which lead to positive outcomes.?
>>> ? ME
>>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Mikaela Stevens via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>
>>> It is okay to have questions and concerns...what matters is what you do
>>> about them. I commend you for searching for solutions instead of giving
>>> up.
>>>
>>> I have been teaching grades 1-3 at public Montessori schools for 3 years.
>>> The most important thing is to have core confidence in yourself! I have
>>> some strategies that I am willing to share with you. I also believe it is
>>> important to be resourceful and think outside the box when new challenges
>>> arise-and they will.
>>>
>>> Please feel free to email me off this list and we can set up a time to
>>> talk over the phone.
>>>
>>> Kindly,
>>> Mikaela
>>>
>>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2020, at 5:26 AM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Hi Jackie,
>>>
>>>
>>> These are all great questions, and questions I had going into student
>>> teaching. I student taught in first grade with 44 students, and in a
>>> special ed placement working with students from kindergarten through
>>> eighth grade. I currently teach second grade at a state school for the
>>> blind, but I am still responsible for using the technology, setting up
>>> the classroom, grading printed papers, and most of what you mentioned.
>>> Please feel free to reach out to me, and we can set up a phone call to
>>> discuss these questions and any other questions you may have if you would
>>> like. There are absolutely workarounds for all of your concerns, and I?m
>>> happy to help you in anyway I can.
>>>
>>> Best wishes,
>>>
>>> Tara Abella
>>>
>>> On Apr 20, 2020, at 11:52 PM, Jackie Larrauri via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good evening,
>>> My name is Jackie Larrauri and I am finishing up my senior year at
>>> university and will be starting my MAT in the fall. I have not
>>> posted on this list for a long time, but have a few questions to
>>> ask. I have been in two preschool placements and one first grade
>>> placement. Most recently, I was in a third grade placement that was
>>> cut short. After being in these placements, I have more questions
>>> about teaching, especially for those teaching in the general
>>> education or inclusive elementary classroom, though I would love advice
>>> from anyone.
>>> I've been having many doubts about teaching as a blind person and
>>> while I can find various tips for first year teachers and student
>>> teachers, these are all from a sighted perspective. While my passion
>>> has always been to teach early elementary in the general education
>>> classroom and not students with visual impairments, I have become
>>> more discouraged as I have been in these placements. I would love to
>>> talk with a blind teacher if at all possible in more detail over the
>>> phone, but I have also written some of my questions and doubts below.
>>> 1. How do you organize your printed papers--either those you need to
>>> give out as assignments, those you get from administration, parent
>>> communication, and papers to grade.
>>> 2. How do you grade papers from all subject areas? If you teach in
>>> kindergarten or first grade, how do you grade handwriting?
>>> 3. How do you teach handwriting? Reading? Math? Do you use a white
>>> or chalk board?
>>> 4. How do you incorporate technology into your classroom?
>>> 5. How do you manage fire drills or field trips?
>>> 6. I've seen a lot of videos on creating lesson plans, classroom
>>> labels, organizing a classroom library, and creating powerpoint or
>>> Google slides lessons. How do you create these materials? I have
>>> been playing around with powerpoint and Google slides, but can't
>>> seem to be able to create pretty labels or slides because the
>>> picture is either not in the shape I want, the rotation or size are
>>> wrong, or the text is too big or small. If you don't create all of
>>> your own lessons, how do you access materials sighted peers make or
>>> those off of sites such as Pinterest or TPT? How do you laminate or
>>> cut out your own lessons, such as when creating math games or
>>> centers? How, if at all, do you incorporate dry-erase activities and
>>> know students are not playing on their boards or messing about?
>>> 7. How do you set up your classroom on your own, making sure it is
>>> visually welcoming and inviting, bullitin boards are straight, and
>>> everything is in place? Similarly, how do you create anchor charts
>>> or learning targets/intentions to display?
>>> I appreciate any insights you might have about these subjects. As I
>>> said, I would love to discuss these questions and doubts further
>>> with anyone who is willing.
>>> Best,
>>> Jackie Larrauri
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> NOBE-L mailing list
>>> NOBE-L at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nobe-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:13:35 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com>
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>> Subject: [NOBE-L] Questions
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>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:17:41 -0700
>> From: Nikki Palm <nikkirae83 at gmail.com>
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>> Hi Jasmine,
>> That could be pretty cool. Google hangouts would also be a great option
>> for something like that.
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>>> On Apr 22, 2020, at 11:15 PM, Jasmine Kotsay via NOBE-L
>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> ? ?HI,
>>> I have a friend who may want to subscribe. Does she subscribe with
>>> nobe-l at nfbnet.org, with a subject that says, "Subscribe"?
>>> My second question: would anyone be interested in starting a group on
>>> Whatsapp for those of us who have it or may want to try? I think I talked
>>> about this before, but don't remember what anyone's responses were.
>>> Please let me know what you think.
>>>
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>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:29:20 -0700 (PDT)
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