Rachel Dalo

I am a special education teacher and student through Rutgers Alternate Route program.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@KyleWal54389073 @RutgersAltRoute I agree, varying assessment (test, projects, papers) is important to serve the unique learning styles of each student!

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 #AltRtEd #Growthmindset I think a challenge is getting everyone focused on a growth mindset. For students to grow, a team approach must be used between the student's teaching network, family, coaches, guidance counselors, etc. Everyone must work together to encourage growth.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@AmeliaIrmer @RutgersAltRoute Peer to peer feedback is a great strategy! It keeps everyone on the same team :)

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 #AltRtEd #Growthmindset Allowing students to fix their errors, encouraging them to keep trying, and giving them specific feedback on how to improve can all foster growth mindset in students.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@Physics981ms2 @RutgersAltRoute Great idea to allow students to set individual goals! This allows room for the students to grow at their own pace!

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 #AltRtEd #Growthmindset Keep things positive and encouraging! Acknowledge that content may be difficult but encourage students to do their best and that this is what you are looking for more than good grades.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@Spedteacher2022 @RutgersAltRoute Great Point Han! Learning from mistakes was one of the strategies mentioned in the webinar videos; having mistakes be a venue for learning rather than a sign of failure is so important!

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 #AltRtEd #Growthmindset By making material applicable to student's lives and incorporating special interests, students will be more motivated to grow in the content of the class. Also encouraging students to ask deeper questions fosters growth.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@ASingh60290388 @RutgersAltRoute you're so right! It's very easy for students to fall into these narratives that they give themselves.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 #AltRtEd #Growthmindset A challenge of mindset is that is can cause teachers and students to remain stagnant in their teaching and learning, a opportunity is that we as teachers can truly unlock all of our students potential and gifts.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@hihidawn @RutgersAltRoute So true Dawn! Earning and reinforcement helps students learn much better than punishment!

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A5: #AltRtEd #Sped Focusing on behavioral modification rather than discipline is important! Disciplining a student will not help them learn or change but teaching them acceptable and correct responses and reinforcing them for doing these responses will foster change and learning

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@joshadelaney @RutgersAltRoute I agree, having structured social time can be really helpful! Great idea!

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 @AltRtEd #Sped virtual learning for students with disabilities is very difficult! I found that working as a team with other teachers, parents/guardians, and the student was very helpful to support learning virtually.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@DanielV21088330 @RutgersAltRoute What a great idea of having different stations of learning! Definitely going to use this!

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 #AltRtEd #Sped Allowing times during instruction for students to get up and move around, incorporating hands-on examples and instruction, and using real life examples can all help students with learning disabilities succeed.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 @AltRtEd @Sped I'd like to empower my students not to be ashamed of their disabilities or feel the need to hide them from their peers.

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@NicoleMessner6 @RutgersAltRoute Hi Nicole, definitely! Empowering students to ask questions is so important and gives them autonomy over their learning!

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 #AltRtEd #Sped I would love to include more trips and outings into the community in the future. I believe students can learn much by generalizing their skills outside of the classroom

[Rachel Dalo @DaloRachel]

@Mary603233322 @RutgersAltRoute I agree Mary! It's so important but also difficult to address not only the disabilities but also the language of our students.