Nye Reflection Ch 10

Chapter 10 covered a subject that has been consistently reinforced in all of the methods classes I have taken so far, but with a focus on science. This subject matter, which is usually taught in chapters about IDEA, deals with including all learners. This chapter was different because it did not simply focus on the law and how to adapt classrooms to stay with IDEA. Refreshingly the author chose to focus on practical ways teachers can accommodate the diverse body of students that we may encounter in our classrooms.
I found it especially helpful that there was a model for ELL students that might be used in a sheltered instruction environment. TESL is my minor and just this semester I learned about this type of instruction. I felt that the suggestions or modifications for Ell’s and throughout this chapter could be put to use in my everyday classroom. The other part of this chapter I found helpful were the specific suggestions for students with hearing and visual impairments. This is the first practical suggestions I have seen for these students.
Finally, I must say that I began reading as if I were going to be re-hashing the same old material again. As has been the case with this text I was pleasantly surprised. While some of the information was reinforcing what I have repeatedly been taught; a lot of it was new and refreshing.