Be Aware of Non-IEP Difficulties
Just because a student doesn't have an IEP (or even if they do), it doesn't mean they don't have [other] problems.
Some of my students have trouble seeing the board, so they get priority seating.
A lot of my students have difficulty reading long things because words blend together. I italicize or bold key points on quizzes and tests because of this. I also offer a separate paper to cover the other problems so that they're not overwhelmed.
Showing posts with label ieps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ieps. Show all posts
Monday, October 17, 2011
Teaching Tip #4
Read the IEPs
They will help you understand the students better and will help you adapt your lessons (and seating). If you have opportunities to provide alternative assessments, you will know who will benefit most with certain targets.
For example: If a student is a great artist but bad at writing, have them draw out a variety of scenes to describe how they interpret something.
Or if a student verbalizes well but can't write thoughts down, have them take the test orally with you at the end of the day. Give them tips on how to write their thoughts.
They will help you understand the students better and will help you adapt your lessons (and seating). If you have opportunities to provide alternative assessments, you will know who will benefit most with certain targets.
For example: If a student is a great artist but bad at writing, have them draw out a variety of scenes to describe how they interpret something.
Or if a student verbalizes well but can't write thoughts down, have them take the test orally with you at the end of the day. Give them tips on how to write their thoughts.
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