Elementary Resource Rooms

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how the increase in diversity within modern elementary schools demands that greater effort is put into creating an environment in which all children can be successful. The paper examines what comprises a successful elementary school resource room that will be able to service all of the needs of a diverse student population. The paper looks at the types of students who would engage in this resource room, the kinds of services that would be provided, as well as the resources, materials and funding available for such a resource room.

From the Paper:

"The modern elementary school environment plays host to a plethora of students with different needs. Elementary resource rooms therefore must also be modified to help a greater diversity of students. Traditionally resources rooms were intended for special education needs. These students will have a variety of needs as, "The effects of physical disabilities may be visible or invisible. They include inability to walk and/or use the arms, hands or fingers, often resulting in the use of aids such as wheelchairs, calipers, crutches or walking sticks. Attendants may be needed for personal care and the student may rely on others for transport, photocopying, study notes and library assistance."(Sydney, npg)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. (2004, July).Retrieved January 22, 2007, from http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/behavior.html#sect1
• Students with a physical disability. (2005, January). Retrieved January 22,2007, from http://www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/disability/staff_mobility.shtml
• Working with ESL and International Students. (2006, October). Retrieved January22, 2007, from National University Web site: http://www.nu.edu/Academics/StudentServices/WritingCenter/WritingAcrosstheCurr/WorkingwithESLandInt.html

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