INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM IN WOODWORKING
Student: Carolyn Spetland Course: SED 481 Date: November 18, 1997
1. Present Level
Student is only able to comply with 20% of teacher directions.
Student is uncoordinated in the use of woodworking tools.
Student knows the names of non-power tools, such as hammer, saw, screwdriver, wrench, and pliers.
Student is able to use the above mentioned hand tools.
Student knows the names of no power tools.
Student is unable to operate any power tools.
2. Goals, Objectives
Goal:
Student will be able to build a birdhouse using power tools.
Objectives:
Student will know the names of power tools and their specific uses.
Student will be familiar with how to use power tools.
Student will be able to accurately measure wood.
Student will be familiar with safety procedures for using power tools.
Student will be able to use the following tools: radial arm saw, table saw, mitre saw (chop saw), brad nailer/gun, drill press, hand drill, palm sander, bench sander.
3. Special Services
Weekly one on one instruction with a skilled woodworker
Hands-on instruction and projects
Immediate Feedback
Check work in progress
Visual reminders
4. Extent in Regular Education Classroom
Student will learn alone with teacher, away from any other students.
5. Extent Included in State Assessments
Not applicable
6. Dates for Start and Review
Instruction is to begin on September 16 with assessment by instructor to take place after week 1, after 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks.
Student will assess her progress weekly.
7. Assessing Progress
Three methods of assessment will be employed:
Three assessments by instructor evaluating performance of student; one at beginning of instruction, one after 4 weeks, and one at the end of 8 weeks
Weekly journals in which the student will assess her own performance; included will be content of the lesson, what was helpful about the less, what slowed the studentís performance, and the studentís own feelings about the lesson
Three samples of the studentís performance over the course of the semester (beginning, middle, and end); the form of these samples will be photographs which demonstrate progress made
8. Reporting to Parents
Not applicable
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Carolyn Spetland
SED 481
Dr. Jacque Ensign
Journal Entry 3
Content:
The content of the lesson for this week was related to the drill press. I learned how to operate a drill press in order to consistently drill a hole in the same place on a piece of wood and to the same depth. I had to drill a hole in the same place on twelve different pieces of wood so that snowmen could be constructed. In order to do this, I first had to learn how to use clamps so that wood could be held in place. Next, I had to figure out how to measure the wood so that both the bottom piece, which I was using the drill press on, and the top piece would be lined up perfectly so they could be screwed together. Then I had to mark a piece so that all of the others would need only to be lined up with it. Finally, I got to work actually using the drill press to drill small holes for screws.
Helpful:
For this lesson my teacher forced me to become more independent. He actually left me alone a couple of times to perform different tasks while he had to retrieve various tools. While at first this made me a little more nervous I actually found it somewhat helpful. I felt more comfortable taking chances and trying without him in the room. I was not afraid of looking stupid or making a mistake as I usually do. He did, once again, demonstrate the use of the actual tool one time before handing it over to me. For me, this is extremely helpful because I learn best by observing.
Not helpful:
Roy continues to appear to forget my level of functioning in this area. Perhaps because we work together in other areas where I am not such a ìklutzî he forgets that woodworking is not an area where I am naturally skilled. Regardless, he tends to expect a level of functioning from me which is simply beyond my ability level, this is very frustrating for me.
Feelings:
I felt a little better about this lesson than the previous ones. I suppose that is probably because the drill press is an easier tool to use than the table saw. I also felt encouraged that my teacher felt I was competent enough to be left alone. It was the first time he demonstrated through his actions that he felt I was making progress, although he had done so verbally before. I felt a little frustrated that he seems to expect me to function at a higher level than I am able to but he is getting better at that and I am becoming more adept at handling the situation---oftentimes I simply tell him that it is beyond my abilities at this time!
Carolyn Spetland
SED 481
Dr. Jacque Ensign
Journal 6
Content:
This week I learned to use the mitre (miter) saw, also called a chop saw. This saw cuts down on the wood at various angles. First you need to learn how to change the angle at which the blade is fixed. Using this tool you can cut various angles without moving the wood, you simply move the angle of the blade. Next, you need to push the handle down which is connected to the blade so that the blade cuts into the wood.
Helpful:
Once again, the most helpful thing was that Roy both demonstrated and explained the proper use of this tool Then, he immediately got me using it which was very helpful. If he had given me too much leeway I probably would have watched for a little while longer but he realized that I was ready to begin and had me get right to work. That was the most helpful thing he did, recognizing my ability and making me work from that level.
Not helpful:
The thing that was least helpful was the fact that this lesson served no practical purpose. Unlike all of the previous lessons, this lesson was not part of a project. In the other lessons, I had been using the tools to make something. This time, however, I was using the tool simply for the sake of learning to use the tool. This method of instruction caused me to get less out of this lesson.
Feelings:
I felt a little less enthusiastic about this lesson, I think it was because the lesson was devoid of any meaning. Without an idea of the practical applications of the radial arm saw I was not able to think about how I would use it for everyday purposes. I was somewhat discouraged to use the tool in this fashion and it helped me to develop yet one more reason for using an integrated curriculum in elementary school classrooms.