I feel like the biggest thing I have learned in this class, is the ability to work with others in a group. As I go into the work force, wherever that is, I will be working closely with people who have different backgrounds than myself. Just as it is important to check for bias with my students or children I am working with, I need to check bias with my coworkers.
I remember one of the first times in class we had a discussion about our backgrounds. I was surprised to hear the different upbringings of my classmates as we discussed the grief cycle. While I was surprised at times, I was also aware of the fact that not everyone chose to share that day. We all have different circumstances and backgrounds that make us unique and also give us the tendency to act in certain ways.
Creating a family plan for a fictional family was rewarding because I was able to learn from the ideas of my peers. Sometimes they would come up with ideas that I wouldn't have thought of on my own.
Working on a HWD throughout the semester was really fun because I was able to focus on things that I am passionate about. I loved being able to learn about the requirements to become a speech and language pathologist and interviewing professors was rewarding because of their insight.
From this class, I hope to take away the ability to learn from my mentors and to be confident when working in a group.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Final Home Visit
This week, I met with the family for the last time. It was sad to realize that I wasn't going to get to work with Ezra anymore, but it was exciting to see him picking up on some of the signs during our last visit. We came 15 minutes before lunch time and went over the future development plan and resources for Ezra. We participated as a group in one of them that was a little hard to explain on paper. Then we played bug under the rug to give Ezra the opportunity to imitate his siblings. He imitated them by putting a blanket over his head and by taking the blanket off of his siblings. He seemed to really like the game because he was smiling and giggling. During lunch, he did the sign for milk several times which was the first sign we introduced to him. His mom asked him if he would like some cheese and he signed it for the first time without any assistance! It was great to see him using the signs we had showed him during the semester.
I realized during the process of writing the future development plan and resources for Ezra that I need to be more intentional with how I word things for parents. I just assumed the parents would know why they should use these resources with their child but we don't have the same background in education. I needed to add an explanation to all of my resources for the parents benefit.
To have a better experience in this class, I should have used the textbook as a resource. It would have been good to try specific strategies for each client that are backed up with research.
I learned the most from going with a peer because Kailey did an excellent job of explaining things to the parents. In the future, I can apply this knowledge to working with parents in a way that empowers them. I can speak to them with respect and coach them to help their child. I tried to help my peers learn by coming up with strategies that they could use with their infant. I did this by talking to professors on campus.
I realized during the process of writing the future development plan and resources for Ezra that I need to be more intentional with how I word things for parents. I just assumed the parents would know why they should use these resources with their child but we don't have the same background in education. I needed to add an explanation to all of my resources for the parents benefit.
To have a better experience in this class, I should have used the textbook as a resource. It would have been good to try specific strategies for each client that are backed up with research.
I learned the most from going with a peer because Kailey did an excellent job of explaining things to the parents. In the future, I can apply this knowledge to working with parents in a way that empowers them. I can speak to them with respect and coach them to help their child. I tried to help my peers learn by coming up with strategies that they could use with their infant. I did this by talking to professors on campus.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Take home activity
This week in class, we talked about our resource plan and future development plan for our infants. We also talked about bringing the take home activity into the home and how the children responded to them.
I went with Kailey on her home visit and loved watching Hadley look at the picture book that Kailey made for her. She recognized the pictures of her siblings because her facial expression changed as she looked at the pictures. It was so darling!
Ezra didn't get to use his activity very much because his siblings were busy using it. His mom directed his sister to hand Ezra the pipe cleaners so he could do something with the container. When the novelty of the new toy wears off, I think Ezra will enjoy dumping the pipe cleaners out and putting them through the slots in the top of the container.
"America doesn't value education as much as they do doctors"-Mallory
As we talked about the education system in America, I realized the importance of continually learning as a future educator because in other countries, this is why teachers are valued. To have the same job I could have in America in Finland, I would need to have a master's degree.
I went with Kailey on her home visit and loved watching Hadley look at the picture book that Kailey made for her. She recognized the pictures of her siblings because her facial expression changed as she looked at the pictures. It was so darling!
Ezra didn't get to use his activity very much because his siblings were busy using it. His mom directed his sister to hand Ezra the pipe cleaners so he could do something with the container. When the novelty of the new toy wears off, I think Ezra will enjoy dumping the pipe cleaners out and putting them through the slots in the top of the container.
"America doesn't value education as much as they do doctors"-Mallory
As we talked about the education system in America, I realized the importance of continually learning as a future educator because in other countries, this is why teachers are valued. To have the same job I could have in America in Finland, I would need to have a master's degree.
Developmental Specialist
"My favorite part is seeing the progress of the children I work with" -Carly
I really related to Carly when she said this in class on Friday because I have felt the same this semester as I have worked with infants and toddlers. One of the toddlers I am working with is working on redirecting from large group to going outside and cleaning up the classroom. This past week, he was able to get his coat and backpack and stand by the rope to go outside. It is amazing to see the progress of young children.
For my HWD this week, I asked Sister Swenson and Sister Cranmer some follow up questions about becoming a speech pathologist. Sister Swenson mentioned that I would just need to do a years worth of classes to get into the master's program at Utah State. Sister Cranmer pointed out that it might be possible for me to do some of the classes online while I am still in Rexburg.
This week in class, we graded each other's family projects and talked about professionalism. I liked the aspect of professionalism that emphasized the importance of being a life long learner. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.
I really related to Carly when she said this in class on Friday because I have felt the same this semester as I have worked with infants and toddlers. One of the toddlers I am working with is working on redirecting from large group to going outside and cleaning up the classroom. This past week, he was able to get his coat and backpack and stand by the rope to go outside. It is amazing to see the progress of young children.
For my HWD this week, I asked Sister Swenson and Sister Cranmer some follow up questions about becoming a speech pathologist. Sister Swenson mentioned that I would just need to do a years worth of classes to get into the master's program at Utah State. Sister Cranmer pointed out that it might be possible for me to do some of the classes online while I am still in Rexburg.
This week in class, we graded each other's family projects and talked about professionalism. I liked the aspect of professionalism that emphasized the importance of being a life long learner. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Creating a Take Home Activity
For class this week, we all presented our take home activities and gave each other feedback on our ideas. I was grateful for the feedback of my peers because I would have tried using straws with mine and it probably wouldn't have worked as well as pipe cleaners. They also suggested adding bells to the bottom of mine so it would make more of a sound when Ezra uses the drum sticks on it.
I liked talking about making the activities appropriate for future development because it helped to hear the insights from my peers. Some of my peers had really creative ideas that I was tempted to switch my activity, but I decided mine would work best for helping Ezra learn how to put his hand into a fist.
"If you put water into the bottom of the container, it will be filled with a lot of germs later" -Jamie
I was grateful for the health and safety discussions we had as a class while we presented our ideas because one of the activities looked like it wouldn't be very safe for children, but after she explained how it was going to work, it looked like it would be a safe activity.
I liked talking about making the activities appropriate for future development because it helped to hear the insights from my peers. Some of my peers had really creative ideas that I was tempted to switch my activity, but I decided mine would work best for helping Ezra learn how to put his hand into a fist.
"If you put water into the bottom of the container, it will be filled with a lot of germs later" -Jamie
I was grateful for the health and safety discussions we had as a class while we presented our ideas because one of the activities looked like it wouldn't be very safe for children, but after she explained how it was going to work, it looked like it would be a safe activity.
Presentations
This week in class, we had our presentations for our family projects. When the other groups were presenting, I realized how real these situations could be for any of us in the future. I couldn't help but feel that I had taken my situation for granted with such an easy pregnancy and delivery with my baby. I also realized how quickly things can change in early childhood for some of these families that think their child is typically developing, but really they have an illness that can take them early in life.
"Take the time to think about how you would feel if you were the mother of this baby" -Hanna I felt like all of the groups did a good job to make it applicable to us and to make the situation seem real.
For my HWD this week, I created my student hand out and found out some of the requirements for graduate school. While it depends on the university, I noticed that some blanket requirements would be to take the GRE and to have letters of recommendation. To go to Utah State for graduate school in speech pathology, I would need a bachelor's degree in communication disorders. Other universities would require courses such as anatomy or language development with children.
"Take the time to think about how you would feel if you were the mother of this baby" -Hanna I felt like all of the groups did a good job to make it applicable to us and to make the situation seem real.
For my HWD this week, I created my student hand out and found out some of the requirements for graduate school. While it depends on the university, I noticed that some blanket requirements would be to take the GRE and to have letters of recommendation. To go to Utah State for graduate school in speech pathology, I would need a bachelor's degree in communication disorders. Other universities would require courses such as anatomy or language development with children.
Saturday, November 5, 2016
340
We didn't have class this week so we could work on our take home activity for our infant.
I am working on a fine motor bucket that he can put pipe cleaners through. The purpose of the activity is to increase his fine motor muscles so he can sign for the things he wants like crackers and milk. He has begun consistently signing for milk, but doesn't understand that he will only get milk when he does that sign. This week, he was doing the sign for milk, but what he wanted was the jello. I am not really sure how to help him understand the difference between signing for milk and signing for something else.
This next week we are going to introduce the sign for eat.
I don't have a weekly quote because we didn't have class this week.
I am working on a fine motor bucket that he can put pipe cleaners through. The purpose of the activity is to increase his fine motor muscles so he can sign for the things he wants like crackers and milk. He has begun consistently signing for milk, but doesn't understand that he will only get milk when he does that sign. This week, he was doing the sign for milk, but what he wanted was the jello. I am not really sure how to help him understand the difference between signing for milk and signing for something else.
This next week we are going to introduce the sign for eat.
I don't have a weekly quote because we didn't have class this week.
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