Question

How does the classroom teacher differentiate for the individual needs of the students. What do you notice about how instruction is modified or adapted for individuals who need additional support or enrichment? Are there other staff in the classroom who help students? Are students grouped for part of the instruction? Are assignments modified? How does the teacher assess students to know who needs support or enrichment?

Answer 1

Answer:
1) Offer students options to choose from in assignments or lesson plans. Provide multiple texts and types of learning materials. Utilize a variety of personalized learning methods and student assessments. Customize teaching to suit multiple forms of intelligence.
2) A paraprofessional may work with students one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning. They may provide extra support during or after a teacher's lesson.
3) increasing the font size of an assessment instrument, providing a magnification device for providing a Braille, audio, or electronic versions of instruments; having assessment items read orally to students and/or allowing students to respond or ally with a scribe to record answers. In addition to written words, think about using pictures or even textures as adaptations for children with special needs. Provide breaks from the noise and activity of the group as needed for individual children. Breaks to a quiet area can often allow a child to regroup if the stimulation of the group is too intense.