Bonus Episode: Inclusion & Paraprofessionals: How to Create the Magic - EB Academics

Bonus Episode: Inclusion & Paraprofessionals: How to Create the Magic

General education teachers often struggle with how to best utilize a paraprofessional in their classroom. Today Jennifer Hofferbe,r from Sped Prep Academy, joins us to help fill in the gaps. 

Tune in now to hear:

  • [2:32] Jennifer begins discussing paraprofessionals and their many different titles.
  • [4:31] Caitlin and Jennifer discuss how most schools are currently utilizing paraprofessionals in their classrooms.
  • [2:13] She explains that step #1 is finding an engaging podcast episode to play in class. 
  • [3:42] Step #2 is to come up with 5-10 questions for students to answer as they listen to the podcast.
  • [4:56] Caitlin tells that step #3 is printing out a transcript of the episode for students to read after listening.
  • [5:31:] Caitlin explains that step #4 is having a focused class discussion using the questions and notes from the podcast episode.
  • [6:13:] She gives examples of additional questions that can be used with any podcast episode to meet the standards.
  • [6:50:] Caitlin shares that step #5 is to reflect on the lesson.
  • [7:15:]She gives a few tips and tricks for holding a successful class discussion.

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