There are many different strategies and supports for teaching exceptional students. In this module, we will focus on Differentiated Instruction, Accommodations, and Modifications. Make sure you understand what it means, the differences, and be able to give examples of each.
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Differentiating Instruction: It’s Not as Hard as You Think
Duration: 4:28
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YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7-D3gi2lL8
Differentiated Instruction: Maximizing the Learning of All Students (read challege- initial thoughts- perspectives & resources- wrap up)
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Accommodations
Modifications
Last week we learned about the referral process. Under IDEA, there are two primary ways for a child to be referred for special education. A child can be found, also known as Child Find, or a child can be referred. Once a child is found and/or referred, the child needs to be evaluated in order to see if s/he qualifies. In order to qualify for special education, a student needs to have a disability AND be found eligible for special education. Once eligibility is determined, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed. An IEP is a document that serves as a road map to all the services and accommodations/modifications the child will receive. As a teacher, it is very important that you familiarize yourself with your student’s IEPs.
Module 5 is a 2 week module. In this module, we will focus on the diversity of today’s classrooms and how to best meet the needs of the diverse students in our class.
Classroom Diversity:An Introduction to Student Differences
Assume you are an experienced teacher and need to create a resource for new teachers on how to teach diverse students. In your infographic/resource guide, include relevant information using an easy to follow beginner teacher tone.
Create a visually effective 2-3 page resource that will help new teachers get an overview of diverse students.
Give a brief overview of what it means to be diverse.
Include 2 teaching strategies with specific examples of how to best teach diverse students.
Include pictures, color, different fonts, and other visually effective tools.
Note that you can use whatever “tool” you would like to create your resource (ex. Website, Google Collaborate, Word document, Power Point Presentation, etc).
Include a Works Cited page.
See the attached PDF as an example. This is a just an outline to get you started. Your resource guide should include much more explanation and examples.