Children with special needs, together
with their parents, have been struggling to be accepted in society and have
been aspiring to be given a chance to develop their skills and become
productive members of their communities.
A shadow teacher is
an educational assistant who works directly with a single special needs child
during his preschool and elementary school years. These experts help the child
focus, communicate, participate in class, socialize, show courtesy to others
and control her behavior. Although regular teachers are instrumental, they do
not possess the specific training that a shadow teacher has. Shadow teachers
convey class lessons to the special needs child in order to maximize
understanding.
Most schools allow parents to enlist
the services of a Shadow teacher , however the cost of having a Shadow teacher
is borne by the parents. The Shadow teacher works autonomously and is not
considered a staff member of the school.
A shadow teacher is more like a therapist who watches students having disabilities in certain area. A teacher may not fully understand the student's disability, when this happens, a shadow teacher is extremely helpful. If you are a teacher or parent involved with a child who has a learning disability, a shadow teacher is something you should definitely know about.
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