Self-introduction: Teacher's Guide for Disability Education

Introducing oneself is an essential social skill that assists kids in unique education settings develop relationships and communicate successfully. 

No-Preparation Activity

"The Name Game," a no-prep exercise, requires no additional resources or preparation from the instructor. This is how it works:

  • Students should sit in a circle.
  • Begin by introducing yourself and telling a fun tidbit about yourself. An example: "Hello, I'm Ms. Smith, and I love to paint in my free time."
  • Invite the students on your left to introduce themselves and share an intriguing fact about themselves. They should also repeat your name and make a point about you. "Hello, my name is John, and I enjoy playing basketball." Ms. Smith enjoys painting."
  • Continue around the circle, introducing oneself, sharing a fact, and repeating the names and attributes of the kids who came before them.
  • After finishing the circle, briefly discuss how memorising names and information may help children connect with their peers.

Some difficulties in self-presentation arise if students from different countries are in the class. How to prepare a self-introduction in English can be found - at https://livexp.com/blog/simple-self-introduction-in-english/.

Questions for Discussion

  • Why is it vital to make an introduction when meeting new people?
  • How might adequate personal space and pleasant body language help people feel more at ease during introductions?
  • What are some methods for remembering the names of new persons we meet?
  • How can we improve our confidence in social settings by practicing introductions?
  • Why is it vital during an introduction to listen to the other person's name and answer with "Nice to meet you"?

Competencies Related to

Introducing oneself is only one of many crucial social-emotional skills that kids with disabilities may benefit from. Other relevant abilities include:

  • Listening actively
  • Keeping eye contact
  • Demonstrating empathy
  • Pose open-ended inquiries
  • Personal boundaries must be respected.