Inclusion

Inclusion
EDUC 768
June 25-29; Viterbo Center Appleton, WI

Patricia Hein

1601 Patton Street
Green Bay, WI   54301
920-432-9256
patriciah@stocklumber.com
Student Profile
Evan
Age 10 Grade 4

Strengths
„X Above average intelligence
„X Gifted in mathematics
„X Likes music; especially Oldies Pop and Rock and Roll
„X Is very good with computers
„X Has leadership potential
„X Has a good relationship with family
„X Has one good peer friendship
„X Has become proficient on the recorder and indicates a desire to learn to play another instrument
„X Is capable of producing quality work in all subject areas when the mood suits him
„X Works well independently provided that content interests him

Problems
„X Sometimes acts as class clown
„X Is extremely moody
„X Does not perform or complete assignments during class time
„X Indicates that he does not care about grades, consequences, etc.
„X Makes inappropriate comments, noises and physical contact with other students during class time
„X Agitates and provokes peers to the level of verbal and/or physical assault
„X Blames other persons or materials to avoid taking responsibility
„X Lies, denies and exaggerates
„X Leaves the classroom without permission
„X Refuses to work or contribute in a group setting

Interventions
„X Discuss with Evan¡¦s dad the possibility of psychological counseling.
„X Set target goals for completing assignments with rewards if those goals are met in a timely manner.
„X Teach anger management strategies.
„X Provide a place within the classroom (such as an isolated corner or even a refrigerator box) where Evan can go to cool his temper and regain his self-control.
„X Evan is the youngest in his family and also is a little small for his age.   Give Evan monitored experiences in a leadership role so that he can experience what it is like to be in a position of authority and responsibility: i.e. Discuss with Evan the possibility of becoming a peer tutor in... [continues]

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