One factor that affects the academic achievement of the child and ability to learn is the behavior. In my 20 hours observation, I noticed that my cooperating teacher focuses more on the behavior of the child first before discussing the lesson or activity. Before, I observed that there are two to three students that are displaying disruptive behavior which affects the other students inside the classroom. Some are still not mastered the routines given and the other are out-of-focus and not paying attention. But later on I’ve noticed that there is a small progress in terms behavior and academic performance. For example, when the students enter the room they already know what to do and the students who are not participating in discussion before are now answering when the teacher is asking them. Those little progress are very important for a Special Education teacher because that is the most rewarding part for them, to see students with special needs in the right program for their needs.
"A little progress each day adds to big results."
And the first step towards progress is to take the initiative. Well done
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