Blog Due 2/25

Eddie is a student in Mrs. Potter class who is very active and unmotivated. He daydreams during lessons, frequently gets out of his seat, and fidgets around a lot.  In addition, he has a hard time sitting still and is not engaged in classroom activities.

According to Kurth, curriculum adaptations improve students on-task behavior and work production. Mrs. Potter can use curriculum adaptations to meet the individual needs of students such as Eddie. This can be done by individualizing student learning goals, instructional strategies, and student support. For example, Mrs. Potter can provide Eddie with a peer tutor. This peer tutor can remind Eddie to stay on task, be his partner during classroom activities, etc. Ideally, Eddie peer tutor should be a student whose strengths consist of having self-control and being motivated.

Mrs. Potter can also incorporate Universal Design for Learning. Universal Design for Learning allows students to engage in the classroom by staying motivated and involved in learning (Kurth, 2013). Instruction that support different ways of learning, expressing, and engaging will support Eddie’s educational needs.

In addition, Mrs. Potter should use assessments to find out what motivates and interest Eddie. Mrs. Potters can use the results of the assessments to implement activities that correspond with Eddie’s interest. Ultimately, this will help Eddie become more engaged in discussions/activities.