I teach construction technology, which is a fancy name for the different building trades such as carpentry, welding, and residential wiring. Many students that take my class are special education students. My class is not a core subject and in order to take my class, you have to request to take it. I know the kids in my class have an interest in learning the different construction trades and that is why they signed up. I talk to all of my students about how they can be successful in my class. Furthermore, I talk to them about how they can be successful in the real world and that it takes believing in yourself. I want to build the confidence levels up on my special education students, and let them know they can do anything. For example, I let them know that just because they may struggle with their reading skills, that does not mean they cannot go to college or enter the workforce and be
I teach construction technology, which is a fancy name for the different building trades such as carpentry, welding, and residential wiring. Many students that take my class are special education students. My class is not a core subject and in order to take my class, you have to request to take it. I know the kids in my class have an interest in learning the different construction trades and that is why they signed up. I talk to all of my students about how they can be successful in my class. Furthermore, I talk to them about how they can be successful in the real world and that it takes believing in yourself. I want to build the confidence levels up on my special education students, and let them know they can do anything. For example, I let them know that just because they may struggle with their reading skills, that does not mean they cannot go to college or enter the workforce and be