Applying Humanism-based Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Education Schools

This article addresses the theoretical perspective to practice of humanism-based instructional strategies in inclusive education schools. Recommendations are offered for both special education and general classroom teachers considering humanism-based instructional strategies in inclusive education schools.

Journeys towards sociomathematical norms in the Foundation Phase

Background: The co-establishment of social and sociomathematical norms in the microculture of South African classrooms and its possible effects on early number learning has largely been unexplored. Social norms are considered to be general classroom norms that are relevant in any teaching and learning space, whilst sociomathematical norms are specific to the mathematical aspects of students’ working.Aim: In the midst of poor numeracy outcomes in South African schools, our interest lies in the connections between the establishment of particular norms and the affordances or constraints for learning that they provided. Part of our interest, in a context where sense-making, co-operative working and mathematical progression beyond one-by-one counting have been described as infrequent in Foundation Phase mathematics learning, was to explore whether it was possible to institute norms related to these aspects.Setting: We report on the social and sociomathematical norms established within group intervention sessions with two groups of four Grade 2 learners across 9 weeks of intervention in a suburban school which serves a historically disadvantaged learner population.Methods: The frequency of specific norm codes was used to determine the normative behaviour within groups across intervention lessons.Results: Two significant inferences are drawn from study results: a culture of co-operative working based on social norms was needed in the grouped learning space before sociomathematical norms could be foregrounded within the same space; and one particular sociomathematical norm – ‘use the structure of 10’ – was particularly important as the ‘hand hold’ that allowed for progression in participants’ early number skills.

Vinn-vinn? En studie av «Sentrum-prosjektet» – et samarbeid mellom grunnskole og kulturskole

Collaboration between grunnskole (primary schools) and kulturskole (culture schools) has been promoted in policy documents since the 1980s. In several municipalities, different models for cooperation are being tested. This chapter is based on a study of a specific collaborative project, called “Sentrums-prosjektet”. The purpose of the study was to provide more knowledge about such collaborations. The investigation had a case study design and the data consisted of interviews and participatory observation. The collaborative project is described and understood in light of the various schools’ curriculum and previous research. We investigate whether this is a “win-win collaboration” or an “aid project” on the part of the culture school. We also investigate what the various schools achieve through the collaboration. on the experiences from this specific collaboration, we argue that the project for primary school has provided well-being, musical joy and interest in music, and thus strengthened the general classroom environment – while the project for culture school contributes to fulfilling its vision of being a “school for all”. However, we also claim that there is potential for expansive learning in such collaborations that has not been fully utilized in this case.

Implementation of distance learning during the covid-19 pandemic in faculty of education and teacher training

During the prevention of the spread of the virus the COVID-19 pandemic, change took place suddenly of learning. Distance learning is a good substitute when physical or face-to-face programmes or courses are no longer feasible. The purpose of this study was to reveal the implementation of distance learning which was carried out suddenly as a result of Covid-19 which was assessed by the learning process, learning facilities and infrastructure, as well as the psychological aspects of FKIP students towards distance learning. Data were collected through a survey using the google form application and respondents were N = 750. Data analysis used a descriptive statistical approach. The instrument is a questionnaire electronic, anonymous, and self-administered using three to five answer options. the results of the research students prefer face-to-face learning rather than distance learning. Students find it difficult during distance learning and worry about achieving learning outcomes. In conclusion, distance learning is a worthy substitute when classroom education is deferred during the COVID-19 pandemic period. It is also significant to recognize that, distance learning cannot substitute the requirement for on-site or on campus and face-to-face learning, but can supplement existing general classroom-based learning models. Distance learning has an impact on changes in individual learning readiness and the preparation of institutional facilities to blanded learning Keywords: COVID-19; distance learning; implementation; and impact.

Tiered Systems of Adaptive Supports and the Individualization of Intervention: Merging Developmental Cascades and Correlated Constraints Perspectives

Although tremendous advances have been made in the development of evidence-based services and strategies to prevent and treat emotional and behavioral disorders (EBDs) in children, often such programs may be necessary but not sufficient to address the circumstances and needs of a specific student. The purpose of this introductory article and this broader special issue on the adaptation and individualization of evidence-based approaches for students with EBD is to consider innovations for tailoring multifactored interventions within tiered systems of support. In this article, we discuss potential ways that current tiered models may be strengthened using information and research strategies from developmental science to more rigorously link intervention to long-term outcomes of youth. We center this discussion on the concepts of developmental cascades and correlated constraints. We then present Tiered Systems of Adaptive Supports (TSAS) as a framework that is developmentally informed to guide individualized intervention. In this model, Tier 1 focuses on adapting general classroom strategies to support the routine daily functioning of all students; Tier 2 focuses on preventing the negative reorganization of a student’s developmental system; and Tier 3 focuses on promoting the positive reorganization of a student’s developmental system.

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa Dalam Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Mind Map di kelas III SD Negeri 07 Situjuh Gadang, Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota

<span lang="IN">This research is motivated by the desire to improve the learning process that has been done with the aim of improving student learning outcomes by applying a Mind Map-based learning model to science subjects. This research is a classroom action research (PTK) using a qualitative approach conducted on students of class III at SD Negeri 07 Situjuh Gadang, Lima Puluh Kota. The problem being solved stems from the problem of practical learning in class in a professional manner. The procedure of conducting this research consists of two cycles that follow the basic principles of general classroom action research. The instrument of this research is the TK / SD supervisor as the observer and the writer himself as the planner and executor of learning in the classroom. The data obtained in this study were analyzed using qualitative data analysis which was analyzed starting from data collection to all data collected. From the results of data processing it was found that the application of Mind Map-based learning to third grade students at SD Negeri 07 Situjuah Gadang on natural science subjects could improve student learning outcomes.</span>

Teaching reading through Direct Instruction: A role for educational psychologists?

Educational psychologists can play a number of roles within education settings. They are often called upon to assist with the assessment and treatment of disability issues, student behaviour and mental health problems, parent and teacher liaison, and counselling, to name a few. Less frequently pursued is an active role in establishing and evaluating both general classroom and remedial literacy instruction. A lack of success in the literacy domain can have far-reaching effects on students’ educational and social and emotional development. Further, it has been noted in national and international reports that the accumulated evidence for effective literacy instruction has not had the impact on policy that it deserves. Educational psychologists are well placed to assist schools to develop an evidence-based perspective that can provide a marked improvement in the literacy development of students. One such model with a long research history is Direct Instruction. This article will describe the model, and consider how it might be profitably employed in schools.