MODULE DESCRIPTION:

This module will provide an in-depth study of common learning problems in the middle/high school-aged student across content areas. Teaching strategies and techniques as related to effective practices in inclusive classrooms are considered using the “Adapting curriculum &instruction in inclusive classrooms (2000) and the Include Plan (Including students with special needs, 2002) as a basic premise.

DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROFICIENCIES:

Developmental Level:    

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Early Adolescence

Adolescence/Young Adulthood

INTASC Proficiencies:

·        The teacher understands student’s learning and development and provides opportunities to support intellectual, social, and personal development.

·        The teacher understands how students differ in learning and creates instructions adapted to diverse learners.

·        The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies.

·        The teacher plans instruction based on subject matter, the community and curriculum goals.

IDPS Instructional Proficiencies:

                        Demonstrate knowledge of students

1.      Teacher displays knowledge of age-group characteristics and individual and group exceptions to them

2.      Teacher uses this knowledge to vary instruction

3.      Teacher displays knowledge of group and individual student skills (abilities, learning styles, special needs).

      Modify instruction for children with learning differences

4.      Teacher makes adjustments to lessons and materials to address different learning styles, learning disabilities, and gifted abilities

5.      Teacher seeks appropriate help from colleagues, administration, parents and community professionals to improve all students’ learning

6.      Teacher creates assessments which challenge appropriately all students

7.      Teacher displays knowledge of the interests or cultural heritage of each student
 

NBPT Instructional Proficiencies:

1.      Teachers are committed to students and their learning.

2.      Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.

3.      Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects.

INSTRUCTIONAL EVENTS:

To complete this module, you will need to:

Read and study the narrative section of this module. There are several websites referenced throughout the narrative. These sites are offered to provide the user opportunities to gain optimal knowledge as related to the topic of effective techniques and strategies for including students.