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Explore the transformative high school experience of a student at Holt High School, focusing on personal strengths and challenges faced in the context of psychology. This portfolio highlights the typical day of a 10th to 12th grader with Asperger's Syndrome, navigating subjects like memory and learning under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Insightful class discussions, creative kinetic learning activities, and opportunities for social engagement exemplify a supportive learning environment. Emphasis on empathy, intelligence, and proactive teaching strategies shines throughout the journey.
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Focus Student Portfolio 2.16.12
Placement • Holt High School • Suburban • Psychology • 10th – 12th grade • Typical Day • Song • Let’s Get It Started • Reading • Class Discussion • Mr. O is crazy (…in a good way)
Student • Strengths • Intelligence • Empathy • Computers • Reading • Disability • Asperger’s Syndrome • IEP Specifications • Nonverbal social cues • Writing • Depression • Immature tendencies
Lesson • Research Considerations • Oral & Written Instructions • Read out loud • Opportunity for movement • Speak literally • Highlight instructions • Ample time for assessments • Establish routine • Topic: Memory & Learning • Song & LGIS (Perils of HL) • Kinetic Learning Activity • Volunteers for reading • Discussion • Quiz (ungraded) • Reflection of usefulness