Education homework
Making Modifications and Collaborating to Meet Student Needs
Directions: Review the “What’s Going On?” lesson plan in the topic Resource and the “Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)” and use the information to complete the chart below.
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After reviewing the lesson plan and Trevor’s PLAAFP, in no more than 250 words, summarize what Trevor will likely be able to do similar to his peers and where he may struggle and need additional support based upon the alignment of the general education standards. Explain specifically why it is important for Trevor to have modifications to meet the academic learning objectives of the “What’s Going On” lesson plan.
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List a minimum of three modifications that would be most appropriate for Trevor. The modifications should address the skills and strategies that he needs to access the core curriculum, meet his learning goals, and function successfully within the classroom during the lesson. Provide a 2-3 sentence rationale for the modifications based on the content of the PLAAFP and the lesson plan. Modifications:
Rationale:
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Based upon what you know about Trevor, plan specially designed instruction (SDI) that supports him in mastering the standards being assessed in the lesson plan and helps him work toward achieving at least one of his established IEP goals. This could be an activity that supports Trevor before, during, or after the lesson. Describe the SDI activity in 2-3 sentences and provide a 2-3 sentence rationale for the selection of the activity. SDI Activity:
Rationale:
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Consider HLP #1 “Collaborate with Professionals to Increase Student Success” and describe strategies you could use to support the general education teacher in meeting Trevor’s unique needs in the inclusive classroom. In no more than 250 words, describe the co-planning, communication, evaluation, and progress monitoring strategies you will employ. Co-planning strategies: Communication strategies: Evaluation strategies: Progress monitoring strategies: |
Reflection: In 250-500 words, address the following:
· As a special education teacher, you are often assigned co-teaching responsibilities and are pushing into classrooms to support students with exceptionalities. Oftentimes you will also support students without exceptionalities who are not on your caseload. Discuss how you support these students and whether there are any legal or ethical concerns associated with providing this type of support in a co-teaching situation.
· Describe one co-teaching model and one collaborative teaching model you would like to employ in your future professional practice. Explain how the use of each model can help to ensure that students receive instruction that meets their needs as outlined in their IEPs.
References: Support the assignment by citing 2-3 relevant resources.
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