Classroom+Environment+III


 * Category II Divider Page: Classroom Environment**
 * **c. Artifact #3/ Reflective Statement**

The classroom is a shared space that utilizes two different specialists at different time settings. It is a small area with a round table in the center of the room. The acoustics are important to this environment. The student in this environment uses hearing aids and an Fm System to accomodate her hearing needs to access valuable information. The room displays colorful posters of related topics focusing on both speech and hearing. The center table is the focus point of the learning environment. Supplies can be located on the table or on the floor near the table.
 * Classroom Environment - Small Classroom Setting**

I chose artifact three to demonstrate how the students classroom environment reflects on their learning process. It is imperative that the students seating arrangement is taken into consideration because she relies on her speeechreading, and auditory skills to obtain the spoken message. The acoustics in the room are also important to her learning environment. Behavior charts are not displayed in this classroom. The expectations were discussed at the start of the school term and the student clearly understands the expectations for the class. Resouces, materials, and technology are within arms reach for both the teacher and student to access at anytime. The positive results achieved from artifact three was the students display of being comfortable within her learning environment. As a result, her academics are improving; as well as, her development of speechreading and auditory skills. I learned that it is imperative that the students seating arrangement be an appropriate placement for this student and that appropriate accommodations are necessary for both the student and the educator. I grew professionally because I was able to accommodate the students assistive technology needs with the surroundings; therefore providing an appropriate learning environment.
 * Reflective Statement**