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Space Active Learning Space A collaborative project of Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Perkins School for the Blind, and Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Menu Search for: Search Active Learning Space Principles What Is Active Learning? The Philosophy of the Approach What Is Play? Pathways to Learning How Special Needs Children Spend Their Day Dynamic Learning Circle Patty Obrzut Discusses the Dynamic Learning Circle When Things Go Wrong Social and Emotional Development Patty Obrzut Discusses Developmentally Appropriate Activities Effects of Anxiety and Stress Emotional Development and Self-Identity Stereotypical Behaviors and Self-Stimulation Key Points Overview Active Participation Developmentally Appropriate Limited Distractions Reinforcing Repetition Five Phases of Educational Treatment Patty Obrzut on the Five Phases Communicating with the Learner Phase 1 Offering Phase 2 Imitating Phase 3 Interacting Phase 4 Sharing the Work Phase 5 Experiencing Consequences Final Thoughts on the Five Phases Assessment Team Assessment Process Expanded Core Curriculum Assessment Tips on Completing the Functional Scheme Webinars on the Functional Scheme Program Planning Materials and Activities Planning Sheet Can Active Learning Be Used for General Education Instruction? Developing an IEP to Reflect Active Learning OSEP Guidance Letter Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance Goals and Benchmarks Supplementary Aids, Related Services, and Program Modifications Special Factors in the IEP Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Transition Services Placement Expanded Core Curriculum FIELA Curriculum From Assessment to IEP to Instruction Resources for Aligning Goals to the Standard Curriculum Documenting Progress Documenting Progress in IEP Goals and Benchmarks Documenting Progress Using the Functional Scheme Forms for Documenting Progress Portfolios Cognitive Skills Overview of Cognitive Skills Cause and Effect, Object Permanence Concept of Quantity Constructive Play Basics Banging Games Putting an Object Inside Another Taking Apart and Putting Together Stacking Objects Introduction of Tools Putting It All Together Motor Skills Grasping Moving in Prone Moving in Supine Pulling to Stand, Crawling, Cruising Reaching Rolling Over Scratching, Batting and Banging Sitting Independently Standing and Walking Oral Motor Skills Oral Motor Development Issues Oral Motor Development and Speech Implementation Activity and Goal Matrix Activity Ideas from the Field Content Domains Fine Arts Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Children with Cortical Visual Impairments CVI and Active Learning CVI Strategies Video Clips of Learners with CVI Expanded Core Curriculum Activities of Daily Living Assistive Technology Career Education Compensatory Skills Orientation and Mobility Map Sticks Journey Sticks Recreation and Leisure Self-Determination Sensory Efficiency Skills Social Skills Setting Up the Classroom Classroom Centers and Activities for Older Students Taking a Look at the FIELA Curriculum Materials Attractive Objects Example of Selecting Materials for a Position Board Ideas from the Field Kinetic Sand Loop Turner, Tubing and Elastic Matching Materials to Goals Points to Consider When Choosing Materials Sources for Materials Equipment Things You Can Buy Essef Board HOPSA Dress HOPSA Dress Tracks Little Room Configuring a Little Room Selecting Panels for a Little Room Multi-Function Activity Table Resonance Board Scratch, Position, and Grab Board Support Bench Things You Can Make Activity Wall Aprons, Vests, Gloves, Scarves, and Belts Boards and Trays Books and Experience Stories Buncher Echo Bucket Mobiles Mounts for Musical Instruments Position Boards Resonance Board Family Activities for Home Bathroom Activities Daily Living Activities Family Room Activities In the Shed or Workshop Kitchen Classics Outdoor Activities Ideas for Older Learners Ideas for Younger Learners Planning and Supporting a More Active Life at Home Administrators About Teacher Evaluation Teacher Evaluation Tool Points to Guide Teacher Evaluation Discussion Download Teacher Evaluation Document Related Services and Therapies Adapted PE, Recreation and Leisure Art, Music, Dance Therapy Occupational Therapy Orientation and Mobility Services Parent Training Physical Therapy Speech-Language Pathology & Auditory Services Resources Articles Books By Dr. Nielsen Courses Events Facebook and Pinterest Forms Podcasts and Webinars Research Suggestions for Funding Sources Training Ideas Websites Documents, Site Map, Video Index Document Downloads Site Map Video Index Videos of Children Lectures, Webinars and Adult Demonstrations Welcome to the Active Learning Space! This site is designed to provide an introduction to Active Learning, which is an educational approach developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen. This is a collaborative project of Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Perkins School for the Blind. It is intended to provide an overview of the principles of Active Learning, as well as resources to implement this approach. We invite you to explore the materials here to deepen your understanding of this approach, and to share it with others. Images and content are the property of Active Learning Space and should not be used without express permission. Please download the Guidelines for Using Materials from Active Learning Space to learn more. 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Pathways to Learning How Special Needs Children Spend Their Day Dynamic Learning Circle Patty Obrzut Discusses the Dynamic Learning Circle When Things Go Wrong Social and Emotional Development Patty Obrzut Discusses Developmentally Appropriate Activities Effects of Anxiety and Stress Emotional Development and Self-Identity Stereotypical Behaviors and Self-Stimulation Key Points Overview Active Participation Developmentally Appropriate Limited Distractions Reinforcing Repetition Five Phases of Educational Treatment Patty Obrzut on the Five Phases Communicating with the Learner Phase 1 Offering Phase 2 Imitating Phase 3 Interacting Phase 4 Sharing the Work Phase 5 Experiencing Consequences Final Thoughts on the Five Phases Assessment Team Assessment Process Expanded Core Curriculum Assessment Tips on Completing the Functional Scheme Webinars on the Functional Scheme Program Planning Materials and Activities Planning Sheet Can Active Learning Be Used for General Education Instruction? Developing an IEP to Reflect Active Learning OSEP Guidance Letter Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance Goals and Benchmarks Supplementary Aids, Related Services, and Program Modifications Special Factors in the IEP Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Transition Services Placement Expanded Core Curriculum FIELA Curriculum From Assessment to IEP to Instruction Resources for Aligning Goals to the Standard Curriculum Documenting Progress Documenting Progress in IEP Goals and Benchmarks Documenting Progress Using the Functional Scheme Forms for Documenting Progress Portfolios Cognitive Skills Overview of Cognitive Skills Cause and Effect, Object Permanence Concept of Quantity Constructive Play Basics Banging Games Putting an Object Inside Another Taking...