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FRΞΞ☠ΜΛSΟΠ Aug 25, 2013

As some of you already know, I work in education. I was recently reassigned to the Reading and Math Interventionist Grades 3 - 5 position. My job is to analyze data and work directly with teachers and struggling students.

The environment that I work in is "brain-based." What this means is that I study how the child learns best (Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic, Left/Right/Middle Brain, etc.) and then adjusts lessons/teaching styles in a way that meets their needs.

At times, students as well as teachers begin to burnout and it can be very easy to let some children "slip through the cracks."

I made a YouTube video in the hopes of inspiring and motivating my own personal staff. Feel free to check it out if you like. More or less, maybe it will connect with one of you.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m4qksfNoG88
☠ðůﾅ⌖ʟḁẘ☠ Aug 25, 2013

Good video. 👍
I remember doing a presentation in high school about this topic. The teacher told me some kids just don't want to learn . Also told me it was the parents responsibility to empower them and such.What happens when parents don't care about the kids? The next adult they see for long periods of time are teachers. I believe teachers can mold them to be the best person they can be. Sadly many teachers have the "it's not my problem" attitude. Maybe they lost the will to teach as best as they can maybe the teachers union is too powerful. Who knows. Any ways glad to see some one is trying.👍
FRΞΞ☠ΜΛSΟΠ Aug 25, 2013

What we know about the brain is that everyone can learn. How you learn is the trick.

To better explain, a mechanic is more than likely a visual/kineshetic type of learner. They have to see how an engine works and even use their hands to understand the various components. Making them sit in a classroom for hours on end listening to lecture about engines would bore them out of their mind. Thus, leading to boredom, bad behavior, and possibly early drop out.

The same is true for other types of learners as well.
Σχϲιѕιøη Aug 25, 2013

Great video Mason!

My sister is 10 years old and has Aspergers(sp?). Her school system has completely failed her, making each school year to date a completely miserable experience for her. They punish her instead of learning how they can help her. It's teachers like you that show me there is hope for her. Thank you ✊
FRΞΞ☠ΜΛSΟΠ Aug 25, 2013

I have at least one child like her each year. Amazing kids.

My first year teaching, I had a little girl in my class that autism. She was literally a walking calendar. You could throw out any date from any year and she could tell you what she was wearing, where she was, and how she felt that day.

Unfortunately, many teachers find it easier to pass these kids off to someone else rather than take the time to learn from them.
BIЯDS Aug 25, 2013

I just started working towards a masters degree in applied behavior analysis. I'll be working with autistic people. I'm really excited and thought I'd share. If you're not sure what aba is, google it. It's amazing. Skinner, what a genius!
Ski24 Aug 26, 2013

Hey FM - my wife is a LCSW and works with the developmentally disabled. I applaud you and the video. I have neither the patience nor skill set to work in your field but have a great respect for what you do. Keep it up!
King of Chaos Aug 26, 2013

ebenezer wrote:
I just started working towards a masters degree in applied behavior analysis. I'll be working with autistic people. I'm really excited and thought I'd share. If you're not sure what aba is, google it. It's amazing. Skinner, what a genius!

Actually, Skinner was the opposite. He said the best way to learn was with punishment-reward stimuli, with his "Skinner's Box". If a mouse chose the correct button, he was rewarded, if not, he was given a minor shock. They all learned. One of my psych professors based his style off this. If you answered the question right, you got a point. You get it wrong, point deducted and you need to figure it out for yourself why it was wrong, then there was a test at the end of every 2 weeks. Best teacher I've had to date.
King of Chaos Aug 26, 2013

Sorry *still best teacher I had
〓 HARDHITTA 〓 Aug 26, 2013

Awesome video Free Mason. It's good to know that there are still good teachers out there. My son struggles in school and the school has contacted me about putting him on ADHD medicine but I refuse. He does just fine at home when me and my wife work with him, but at school most of the teachers don't or won't take the time to help him. 👍Thumbs up to you my friend. I wish that all teachers were like you.
⫷ 🅢 🅐 🅑 🅘 🅝 ⫸ Aug 26, 2013

👆“I have not failed, I have just found 10,000 ways that don't work.”

I've never seen this quote before. Beautiful. Great video FM, I'll share this with my family of teachers.👊👍
FRΞΞ☠ΜΛSΟΠ Aug 26, 2013

@Hard Hitta

Most of the kids I work with have ADHD. While we as teachers have no control on which kids are medicated, we as educators have to adjust. (I am not a fan if medicating kids but some, not all, truly need it. It is WAY over diagnosed in my opinion.)

Some of the things I do is that after 20 minutes I have them get up and stretch or whatever. While this is not always an option, I can easily suggest that my kids with ADHD simply go get a drink of water or wash their hands. Just allowing them to move can get them to refocus. If available, I will have them sit on giant yoga balls as opposed to their chair. It's good for their core muscles and allows them to move without distracting.

Personally, I allow my kids to sit or stand while doing their work so long as they do not create a problem for themselves or someone else. If I know as an educator that each child is different and has different needs, why in the world would I expect every child to sit still, in a desk, head down, working on a worksheet?