EDEL reserch

I noticed a lot of the fine arts being fulfilled in art projects weather it related to science or language arts by the first grade teacher I observed. She instructs them to draw their scientific observations and has them draw illustrations for original books.   I think she gives a lot of emphasis to science and library/media. She always makes sure they have books to read and gives them time in class to read. She makes them excited to read. She teaches them to think about things like a scientist by asking questions, making observations, and forming a hypothesis. Then preforming an experiment. I spend a lot of time in her class during science and centers which combines math and reading with fine arts and a few other things. I have never seen social studies taught in class but I assume it is done while I am not there. I spoke to a special needs kindergarten teacher and she likes the direction that the standards give but thinks that using the standards in class and working with c...

In my classrooms I see a lot of spanish speakers who dont understand english. I also see kids with learning disabilities、 and kids who have difficulties with social interaction. I also see kids who have trouble following rules that are there to keep them safe. The teachers address these issues individually. With extra help and different resources for spanish speakers. And assistance and guidance for those with learning disabilities.  Those who don't dundersta d how to fit in specially or follow rules that keep them safe hard harder to help. But we try hard to work with parents and I see a lot of patience and 1 on 1 coaching.  Sometimes diverce learners go to a resource classroom or work with speach teachers etc. But they make sure they are supported in as many ways as possible. In the places those individual students need them.