1. Case Study 14
The Marble Jar

2. In the case Mr. Fenwick is instructing 28 children
In the case Mr. Fenwick is instructing 28 children. Nine students come from homes where there are multiple languages spoken beside English.
The 9 students who come form these homes plus for others have been diagnosed with LD.
A different group of 9 children has been diagnosed for gifted and talented.
This case focuses mainly on positive reinforcement.
The case relates to chapter 2 in that the teacher is focused on not just having students soak up information , but he is creating meaningful learning experiences that will impact the child in life.
Summary

3. The Learning disabilities encountered in the classroom:
-Reading Comprehension
- The students were reading at or below the level of
kindergarten students
-Math Comprehension
-They have not learned addition and subtraction.
As the year progresses behavior problems increase due to the variety of learners in the classrooms
Mr. Fenwick wants to create a learning environment that
Simplifies the objectives and utilizes optimal learning for all learning disabled and
Gifted students.

4. The Marble Jar? Mr. Fenwick develops the marble jar system in which
The students are rewarded for good behavior or helping
Teach someone things from the class. He begins by rewarding
Simple good behavior and stating why he is putting the
Marble in the jar. Once the jar is full the students will
Be rewarded with a pizza party, ice cream party, or
Special field trip.
Eventually he doesn’t need to state why the marble is
In the jar. The behavior in the class steadily improves
And the class is working together successfully
To learn.

5. Quiz

6. How many students were in Mr. Fenwick class total?
A: 28 students

7. A: Reading comprehension Math comprehension
What were the learning disabilities the students who spoke different languages at home were experiencing?
A: Reading comprehension Math comprehension

8. A: Positive Reinforcement
Why did the students respond to the marble idea ?
A: Positive Reinforcement

9. Opinion question
Do you believe that Mr. Fenwick created a sustainable learning environment?