Episode 325: Summer Series: 4 Classroom Pet Peeves and How to Avoid Them
Jun 16, 2025
Discover effective strategies to enhance classroom dynamics and minimize common pet peeves. Learn why undoing a student’s work can backfire and how age-appropriate materials boost engagement. Explore the essential role of paraprofessionals in fostering collaboration. Plus, find out how over-prompting might be stifling independence and get tips for more effective prompting. Tune in for practical insights to create a positive and productive learning environment!
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Avoid Undoing Work Publicly
Avoid undoing students' completed work in front of them to prevent frustration and loss of motivation.
Create enough independent task boxes so tasks are not reused on the same day for efficiency and respect.
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Use Age-Appropriate Materials
Use age-appropriate academic materials that align with students' developmental levels to preserve dignity and engagement.
Differentiate between teaching tools and reinforcers; students can have personal reinforcers regardless of age appropriateness.
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Integrate Paraprofessionals Fully
Fully integrate paraprofessionals into the classroom team as educators, not just assistants.
Involve them in data collection, running programs, and behavior plan updates to enhance collaboration and student support.
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In this episode of The Autism Helper Podcast Summer Series, we dive into four common classroom pet peeves and how to avoid them for a smoother, more effective learning environment. We’ll talk about the issue of undoing work in front of the student and why it can be counterproductive. We also explore how using age-appropriate work, toys, and materials is key to engagement and dignity. Then, we’ll address the importance of fully integrating paraprofessionals into the classroom team to enhance collaboration. Lastly, we discuss how over-prompting can hinder independence and provide tips for using prompts more effectively. Tune in for practical tips on creating a more positive and productive classroom experience!
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