Visual Schedule

Last week when I was observing inside an elementary life skills classroom, I was introduced to a teaching tool known as visual schedules. Furthermore, visual schedules appeared to be a very effective teaching strategy to the students in this specific class. The schedule was used to teach and help students become aware of their daily routine while at school. The elementary scholars, who varied in different ages and disabilities, would quietly take turn by removing a small sized picture aligned on a vertical Velcro strip when making transitions in their schedule. After removing the picture students could visually see what would be the next location or activity that would take action next for the day. According to lessonpix.com, visual schedules can be used not only to enhance the attention of to the daily schedule, but also to:

• ·         Calendar dates
• ·         Weather
• ·         Counting numbers
• ·         Songs
• ·         Share news of the day

However, I was amazed by how well the students adapt to the visual material. The students enjoyed using the material as well. Additionally, I plan to implement visual schedules/material into my daily routine in the near future as I began to teach.

 

For more information on visual schedules visit: http://www.pbisworld.com/tier-2/individual-visual-schedules/