by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 10, 2022 | Blind, CVI, described, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, learning, lesson, Low Vision, Strategies, teaching, TVI
Using theme based learning helps students to generalize learning across curriculum. It also promotes interest because the lessons are relevant and relatable. Here are a few fun, educational activities and ideas for all that touch on some important developmental goals....
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 31, 2022 | Blind, CVI, disabilties, equity, IDEA, IEP/MET, inclusion, learning, Low Vision, OT/PT, special education, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching, TVI
When we look at learning spaces we need to consider the needs of our students. Often classroom teachers over decorate their rooms in an attempt to make it fun and inviting. What often happens is it becomes overstimulating for many. This article discusses how to make...
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 24, 2022 | ASL, Deaf, EEI, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, learning, pararpros, Strategies, teaching, UDL
This article addresses current issues in deaf education as well as provides suggestions for improving overall academic achievement of this population. Specifically, three instructional strategies are recommended for teachers: choral responding, response cards, and...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jun 6, 2022 | ASL, captioned video, Deaf, instruction, learning, Math, Strategies, teaching
South Bay Math Tutor provides tutorial videos to help with basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. The videos are spoken in English and a growing number of them are signed in American Sign Language. All of the videos have accurate captions in...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jun 6, 2022 | captioned video, Deaf, deaf culture, diversity, history, language, learning, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, Spoken Language
Through Deaf Eyes explores almost 200 years of Deaf life in America and presents a broad range of perspectives on what it means to be deaf. The film is propelled by the stories of people, both eminent and ordinary, and sheds light on events that have shaped Deaf...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 25, 2022 | captioned video, Curriculum, instruction, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, lesson, Literacy, Reading, special education, Standards, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching, Writing
Writing with students is very challenging. In this video, ASDB itinerant teacher Cassandra Hart explains how to make a project that children are interested in, and that will help take them through the writing process from beginning to end in a way that helps them to...