The Ideal Classroom

By: Andrea G Haines

What Will My Classroom Look

Like?

Description
My focus when
decorating my
classroom would be to
make it as eye
appealing as possible
by having lots of color. I
want to create a
classroom environment
in which students feel
welcomed and happy to
be in. The main idea is
to have a positive
classroom climate that
encourages students to
learn in a safe and
comfortable place.

Learners Who Are Deaf and Are

Placed in a General Classroom
Accommodations
Use Facial Expressions
Reduce background
noise (i.e. Tennis
balls attached to chair
legs)
Modify classroom
seating in a circular
pattern
Understand different
types of hearing loss

How would they

Benefit?
It will facilitate listening
and speech reading
Noise will not interfere
with hearing aid
It will allow the student
to observe and interact
with classmates
It will help you meet
functional hearing
needs for the student

Learners Who Have Autism and

Are Placed in a General Classroom
Accommodations
Have a set routine
Provide short
summary of lessons
Set a cool-off area for
student
Break assignments
into small sections
Give clear and concise
instructions

How would they

Benefit?

It will provide the

student with comfort
It will be easier for the
student to understand
the task
Cool-off area will calm
down any anxiety
moments

Learners Who Have ADHD and

Are Placed in a General Classroom
Accommodations
Seating the student
close to teacher and
away from doors and
windows
Allow tape record
assignments
Extra time during
testing
Giving a lighter
homework load

How would they

Benefit?
It will avoid distraction
Helps the student stay
focused
Easier for student to
remember tasks
Allows the student to
not get frustrated over
testing time or
homework

Modifications As Needed
Teachings and/or accommodations in
the classroom would vary depending
on the level of disability of the child.
In some cases, co-teaching would be
required by the student with special
needs.

Encouraging Interaction
Establish a relationship with positive
interactions with students
Establish rules and procedures that
encourage awareness of others
students intellectual, emotional,
social, and physical needs
Teach needed skills for those
students with special needs as well
as teaching others without
disabilities how to help those in need

Resources:
Hallahan, D.R., Kauffman, J.M., &
Pullen, P.C. (2012). Exceptional
Learners: An Introduction to Special
Education. New Jersey: Pearson
Education, Inc.