April 27th- Field experience #18

Student with Special Needs

This would be our last visit to St. Mary's. We would show up a class period early again to see the special needs student. He started off the class talking about the weather. He would go off on several different tangents as he started to walk off around the gym. He would grab onto a jump rope lying in the corner of the equipment closet and bring it out to the middle of the court where a cone sat. He would give himself a few feet between the cone and try and lasso it as if he was a cowboy. Instead he would just end up whipping the jump rope into the cone trying to knock it over or hit it with as much force as possible. He would continue this mayhem for a little while before giving up and getting some water. There is no schedule or curriculum for him. He does not seem interested in doing anything else but what is on his mind. It also seems that he ultimately gets what he wants regardless of the situation.  There is no real concern for the students physical education teaching. I am unaware of his activities outside of school. He is overweight. It seems like a very bright student but really could use a physical activity to keep him active. It is almost like he should be integrated into his grade. I would've liked to have seen what he is like in a classroom setting or with his class in physical education. He only has his one guide to interact with. I hope they can get him active and interested in a sport or activity he likes.