One of the things that I have noticed during my field work is that there are no posted class rules in my classroom, but I also have to be reminded that it's special ed. and each child in a sense needs their own set of rules based on their learning requirements. Also because they require specific learning, they are placed with Ms. K year after year. Unlike most general ed. students who come in for 9 months and then leave, Ms. K's students come back each year, so she does not have to teach a new set of students the class rules each year. They know what Ms. K requires of them and they know what she will not accept from them.
One of the big things I have noticed in all successful classrooms is consistency. For my field work, I have stuck with Tuesdays and Thursdays....again to keep with consistency. Every Tuesday, when I am there our schedule begins with one on one time. While some kids are with aids working on reading, math, or may be in inclusion, other are watching a video awaiting their turn. Next is time to run, Kay has the student run laps on the play ground to help get their wiggles out, get some fresh air, wake them up and get their blood pumping. We then come in and do class meeting where we go over the days of the week, the day of the month, the weather, the pledge of allegiance, how many days we have been in school etc. After class meeting is recess and then comes Library. After the library the kids then have a very structured plan of getting packed up and ready to go home. Because the kids all have IEP's they all require that specific instruction and organization and consistency is key to helping them learn the most.
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