Instructional+Delivery

Instructional Delivery

The classroom teacher and I have implemented a weekly vocabulary list. Below are the directions I sent home to parents to describe what we were doing and what was expected of the parents to help their children learn age-appropriate vocabulary. I created weekly vocabulary lists of 10 words that were chosen based on the letter and classroom theme of the week. Each child was "tested" at the end of the week by having to name each picture. For those children unable to speak, I modified the test to include identification by pointing or matching the pictures. The student had a form that was sent home each week with the score and what words that were missed for more practice. Our students really responded well to this. They loved participating and getting a stamp or sticker for completing the test. Many parents gave feedback that their child's test was on the refrigerator at home and they were so proud of all the learning that was occurring. I also kept a weekly data log to track progress throughout the school year.



We have also try to find interesting and engaging methods to teach our students. We have fun when they have fun! This photo shows how we used different "props" for science and math activities.



Many of the students I see love technology. They are extremely motivated by computers and similar equipment. One of the best therapy tools I have is the iPad. There are so many benefits to using the iPad as an itinerant SLP, such as ease of transportation, small and light weight size, and user- friendliness. I have added many speech, language, developmental and reinforcing applications to use within the therapy session. My students love to practice their articulation sounds and language concepts on the iPad. It doesn't take the place of traditional materials, however enhances my sessions with up to date technology. I have many books on the iPad that I could never have all of in my traditional library book shelf!