Mr. Roger's Technology Education Class (Shop): Mr. Roger's Technology Education Class (Shop)

Roderick Martin is a middle school technology education (shop) teacher at Public School 4 @ Skillman in Long Island City, New York. My classes in technology education consist of an introductory class for second and third graders of students with autism. The students learn to use basic hand tools and some machines in order to complete a variety of wooden projects. The students experience all processes to complete the project. They start with planning and finish with the polyurethane or paint or sometimes both. I am connecting with Common Core Standards by having students reflect on their work by having them explain their experiences writing a book . They also learn how to read a ruler to a ¼ “, basic shapes, and working together to solve some task in the shop. Students are also exposed to different computer applications in order to help them with academic achievement. The students are on different levels of the spectrum and I am able accomplish something with all of them. This is my first year at the school working fulltime with the autistic population, However, I have worked with students with special needs for many years. I hope to share my experiences with my class and encourage other teachers,’ technology educators (shop teachers), educators with experie nce in autism, and parents to follow me. I welcome any suggestions.