Embedded instruction and intervention are two strategies that can easily be incorporated into a classroom environment. Embedded instruction can be defined as an approach to instruction that is implemented throughout the normal classroom schedule. This instruction occurs without having to change the daily routines and activities for children. It can maximize motivation by incorporating the child’s interests while providing instruction through activities, routines, and transitions. The strategy of intervention can be accomplished during class time, after school, with families or with other specialists. By definition, these two approaches sound different yet I now believe these two concepts go hand in hand.
Outside specialists like speech therapists, psychologists, etc. can be found in the school itself. These interventions can be incorporated into the everyday school schedule with ease. The classroom teacher who is working on embedded instruction can work closely with the intervention specialist to help the child in whatever his or her need may be. Communication through this process is certainly the key for successes. Everyone must be on the same page for the strategies to flourish. Families are also a key piece to the puzzle as they know the child best and conversations between the home and teacher is vital. The teacher can communicate to the family what modifications are in place during everyday instruction and encourage the help to continue and progress at home. In turn, parents can learn techniques from the teacher and specialists in areas to facilitate improvement. These children can get positive reinforcement during school and follow through the same support at home.
The child should never feel like he or she has a problem or that something is “wrong” with them. Embedded instruction and intervention techniques allow for the children to work with familiar faces. These two options can be used together to help the child have the most successful school experience. Embedded instruction allows children to learn without even realizing it. Techniques introduced by the specialists can be woven into embedded instruction to everyday classroom activities from centers, transitions, lunch, recess, etc. The potential to learn should never be absent from the classroom and it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure the classroom is a positive learning environment. As a future educational professional, I will definitely incorporate and integrate these two strategies in my own classroom. I appreciate the learning curve afforded from this class and all that it has taught me regarding these two concepts. Initially, unfamiliar to me, I now feel prepared to include these theories to run a successful classroom for all of my students.
Outside specialists like speech therapists, psychologists, etc. can be found in the school itself. These interventions can be incorporated into the everyday school schedule with ease. The classroom teacher who is working on embedded instruction can work closely with the intervention specialist to help the child in whatever his or her need may be. Communication through this process is certainly the key for successes. Everyone must be on the same page for the strategies to flourish. Families are also a key piece to the puzzle as they know the child best and conversations between the home and teacher is vital. The teacher can communicate to the family what modifications are in place during everyday instruction and encourage the help to continue and progress at home. In turn, parents can learn techniques from the teacher and specialists in areas to facilitate improvement. These children can get positive reinforcement during school and follow through the same support at home.
The child should never feel like he or she has a problem or that something is “wrong” with them. Embedded instruction and intervention techniques allow for the children to work with familiar faces. These two options can be used together to help the child have the most successful school experience. Embedded instruction allows children to learn without even realizing it. Techniques introduced by the specialists can be woven into embedded instruction to everyday classroom activities from centers, transitions, lunch, recess, etc. The potential to learn should never be absent from the classroom and it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure the classroom is a positive learning environment. As a future educational professional, I will definitely incorporate and integrate these two strategies in my own classroom. I appreciate the learning curve afforded from this class and all that it has taught me regarding these two concepts. Initially, unfamiliar to me, I now feel prepared to include these theories to run a successful classroom for all of my students.