Hey guys! So I've been thinking about about our trip to KSD that's coming up next month, and I was wondering what y'all are excited for or nervous about. I think it's going to be a great experience that could give good insight to what a Deaf Education classroom looks like. For those of you who are future Deaf Educators like myself, how are you going to set up your classroom?
For our trip to KSD, I am super excited to be around students who are deaf. Even though I grew up 10 minutes away from the school, I've never seen much going on around campus. I would love to be able to see instruction at all grade levels, but the younger class should be fun. I am a little nervous about my ASL skills being insufficient for what will be needed when we go. I took a year of ASL in High School but I didn't get to sign much last semester so I'm a little rusty.
Being a future educator, I want to set up my classroom that best benefits my students. I would set up my classroom in a circle/U-shape so that all my students could see each other and conversation would (hopefully) flow smoothly. I also want to have my room a bright and cheerful color to set a positive mood.
I am nervous and excited for the upcoming KSD trip. I am ready to learn and I'm keeping an open mind for anything that is thrown at me. I am very excited to see what it's going to be like. I have never been inside, seen the outside of, or really even heard much about a school for the deaf.
ReplyDeleteAs for my future classroom, my goal will be to create a safe space where all students feel comfortable. I want my students to feel like they have a place to be when they feel misunderstood, alone, or unwanted that will make make them feel better. I want to create that environment everyday in my classroom. The physical set up of the classroom will probably be a semicircle where everyone can see each other, and the board (when needed). This will hopefully allow for effective discussions and good communication!
I am more excited than I am nervous. I can't wait to finally be a part of a deaf ed classroom and experience what I will eventually be doing myself. I want my students to feel comfortable in my classroom so I would give them the option to choose how the classroom is set up. I want my students to feel like they have have a say. My classroom will be happy with positive vibes only.
ReplyDeleteI am currently majoring in Learning Behavior Disorders Middle Grade (K-12) and Science (K-9) with a minor in ASL Studies. But I plan to get my master’s degree in DHH Middle Grade (K-12) Education and get certified to teach MSD (Moderate-Severe Disabilities). Once I obtain my masters I will be qualified to teach Deaf and hard of hearing students. One of the ways that I will teach my students is having the class set up in a semi-circle towards the board so that all students can see me and see each other signing, and they all are able to see the board. I think this is crucial for a classroom of students who are Deaf because it allows them to be able to see each other easily rather than constantly having to turn around in a “traditional” classroom. Another thing that I would include is a bell ringer on the board to get my students thinking. I would give my students adequate time so that they have enough time to read and process what I am asking them to write about. I remember that in class Mrs. White said that it can sometimes take Deaf students longer times to read and prepare to share their thoughts because they must think how to “translate” what they wrote in English into American Sign Language. If I have a classroom of younger students I want to ensure that I have lots of colorful artwork and posters on the board because individuals who are Deaf tend to lean towards visual learning. I would also have the students create crafts that go along with the content and post those on the wall so that the students feel more at ease and feel as though their work matters. I am super excited to have my own classroom one day regardless if my students are Deaf or hearing.
ReplyDeleteHey guys! I am SUPER excited to be going to KSD. I went to a volleyball tournament last semester at KSD and it is like an entirely different world. The people there are very welcoming and happy to assist in helping with signs in conversation.I think this will be a very good experience and supply us with some application for what we have been learning in class.
ReplyDeleteI have been critically thinking about classroom setups lately. I find myself annoyed with the traditional setup of a classroom. It's aggravating to climb over people to get to a seat, conversation is hard when you cannot see or hear. The setup that is most beneficial for me would be the U-shape or lining the desks along the wall to make a square. With conversation either spoken or signed, everyone can see and hear.
I do not think that I am nervous, as much as I am curious. I have only been to KSD twice, both visits last semester. The first visit was a fluke because my friends, and myself, got the date wrong for the event. But, we still explored around campus and signed amongst ourselves.
ReplyDeleteThe second time was for the KSD Monster Walk. It is an event they hold for the community, mostly children, for Halloween. It was the first time I had ever been to a Halloween event, and thought I was surprised with the amount of people with their voices turned on, rather than signing, I did enjoy myself! Plus my costume was Winnie the Pooh, can't complain about that!
I do not ever plan to become an educator, so when it comes to classroom styles I can only go by what I see on a day to day basis. I find a semi-circle works best for a signing classroom, but that is only from observation.
Honestly, I do not think you have anything to worry about when it comes to your signing skills. The only thing you can do to improve is to practice! And I think this will be a great opportunity to do so!
I'm super excited to be introduced to KSD but at the same time I am nervous about our trip. My main concern is my confidence in my ASL, I just started learning so I know I will struggle with a few words but I'm looking forward to this learning experience.
ReplyDeleteI am majoring in elementary education so for my classroom I will have high expectations with a protected environment. I want my students to feel safe and to desire to share their thoughts and participate. My is to make learning fun so I will try out different strategies and activities to get my students going. For my classroom set up I like the semi-circle, it seems to work well in my classes now and I'd like to incorporate it in my future.
As a DHH Education major I am excited as well for our trip to KSD. I hope to one day have the skills to work in an ASL classroom such as the classrooms at KSD. Although I have learned a lot about classroom set up and classroom strategies, I feel the best way to learn is through observing and doing. I am anxious to learn more about the day in the life of a residential student at KSD.
ReplyDeleteFor my future classroom I feel it is important to create clear sightlines so that all students can see the me as well as the board and other students. My main goal regarding classroom set up is creating a comfortable environment. I feel as though I performed the best in classroms with shear shades over the lights and aromatherapy scents. The boring four cement walls and flouresent lights can seem more like a prison cell than a learning environment.
I am super excited about this trip, but also super nervous. As an Elementary Ed major this is not an experience that I would normally get to do so I am very excited to get the opportunity! I actually do not have ASL background whatsoever so that is what I am mostly nervous about but as we talked about in class the other day I should be okay..hopefully! So if I have a freak out moment while we’re there and don’t know what is going on I might need one of your all’s help!
ReplyDeleteI am very excited about this trip, but also extremely nervous! I am a pre-communication disorders major, and have not been in a setting like this before. I am excited for a new experience and to see how a deaf education classroom functions, but also nervous due to the fact that I have only taken one ASL class here at EKU and might not have as much skill as I need for this trip.
ReplyDeleteSince I am going to be an SLP, I will not have my own classroom in the future. However, from what we have discussed and observed in class, I really like the way a semi-circle looks in a classroom. I feel like it gives a great opportunity for all peers to see each other, and this can especially be great for students using ASL!
I'm very excited about the trip! Not nervous at all, really excited to interact with the students and learn new ways to instruct. And being a DHH major and that I have taken multiple ASL classes the semi-circle classroom has truly been the most efficient.
ReplyDeleteI am very excited about the KSD trip. It is a great opportunity for us to observe lecture material be implemented in the classroom by Dr. White. I am very nervous about my signing skills because I am much better at signing the conversation than receiving what is being signed to me. Luckily, I love the game of charades and am very excited to engage in activity with these kids!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I will not be an educator, I think it is very important to set up a classroom in a way that benefits ALL students. Like you said, a U-shape/circle just as we have used in our class this semester is a great tool in engaging all students and increasing their involvement! As a young student, I always loved looking around at all the colorful posters and shapes on the walls. That is a great way to encourage students, Faith!
I have actually been to KSD and I love it so much! It's such a great campus for deaf and hard of hearing students. I am still nervous because I don't know a lot of ASL and no one really knows me there but I think it will be a great experience. As an educator, I would like my room to have a lot of positive quotes and color added with it. I also would like to have pictures of all the students I taught, I would like to call it "Memory Wall". I think it would be nice for students to come back and look at their picture and a good way to remember all of the students I taught.
ReplyDeleteI am not really nervous about going to KSD, I am actually super excited to be in a residential school and watch Mrs. White teach these little kids. I am anxious to see how they are living in a school full time being in elementary school.
ReplyDeleteI am excited and nervous about going to KSD. I haven't used ASL in almost a year and what I knew was very little. I fear that I will not be able to communicate well with the students.
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