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Adaptations and Modifications
Adaptations and Modifications
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment should be triangulated for an accurate and complete assessment of the individual. These can be looked at from the persepective of "for, of and as" learning.
"For" - Formative Assesssment
"For" - Formative Assesssment
At carpet lessons
Math talks
Math games (i.e. place value elimination)
Small math groups
"Of" - Summative Assessment
"Of" - Summative Assessment
Portfolios
Unit projects
End of unit assessment
"As" - Self Assessment and Reflection
"As" - Self Assessment and Reflection
Goal setting
growth mindset
Small group instruction
Online learning games
Preparing Students for Tests
Preparing Students for Tests
Be clear on expectations
Give examples
Give opportunities to show learning in different ways
Don’t have surprises
Ensure students know what they are doing
Ways to help students prepare for assessments:
UDL - Universal Design of Learning
UDL - Universal Design of Learning
Choice
Choice
Offering choice on ways to meet objectives can increase interest, investment, and pride in learning. " The right kind of choice and level of independence must be optimized to ensure engagement" (CAST, 2018)
Variance Optimizes Performance
Variance Optimizes Performance
Learners are challenged in a variety of ways to motivate them to do their best work (CAST, 2018). A variety of appropriate flexible resources can be motivating.
Auditory Alternatives
Auditory Alternatives
Some learners struggle with conveying information auditorily and need to have alternative auditory learning experiences. Some examples may be additional videos, speech to text programs, written directions, and ASL (CAST, 2018).
Activate Background Knowledge
Activate Background Knowledge
Background knowledge is important for learners to be able to learn new information. By activating prior knowledge, using visuals (KWL), linking information to prior knowledge, and making connections, learners can create a greater understanding (CAST, 2018).
Media Sources
Media Sources
A choice for media use can be useful for students who struggle with traditional methods of communication. Not only does it allow for students to access a vairity of sources, it opens the door to the vast media-rich opportunities available (CAST, 2018).
Guide Goal Setting
Guide Goal Setting
Scaffolding clear achievable personal goals can create challenging and realistic goals for individual students. Goals should be visable and be outlined in steps for students to follow (CAST, 2018).
UDL - Helpful Links
UDL - Helpful Links
Infographic - Supporting Daniel Strategies
Shelley Moore: The Importance of Presuming Competence
Find how students communicate their learning best
As teachers we need to be mindful and open to non traditional learning
It should not be "can't" but "what can you do"?
Need to be open and find a connection
Believe that people are competent and all people can learn. -Shelley Moore (2016)
Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning
Exectutive functions are the cognitive skills that organize thoughts and are neccessry to plan, prioritize and complete complex tasks (Barkley & Novotni, 2020) . Without executive functioning, students find it difficult to goal set and complete tasks as they are unable to prioritize and often become overwhelmed. Executive functioning is typically identified through the strengths of 7 skill sets (Hill Learning Centre, 2019) .
Adaptable Thinking
ability to problem solve and adjust to obsticles
Planning
ability to think about the future and create a plan of action
Self Monitoring
ability to self-evaluate how they are performing a task
Self-Control
ability to restrain from physical or emotional outbursts
Working Memory
ability to retain and store learned information and use it later
Time Management
ability to organize a schedule and complete the tasks in a timely manner
Organization
ability to arrange mateials and thoughts in an orderly fashion
Resources:
Resources:
Barkley, R., & Novotni, M. (2020, November 20). What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD. Retrieved January 19, 2021, from https://www.additudemag.com/7-executive-function-deficits-linked-to-adhd/
CAST. (2018, January 12). Home. Retrieved January 12, 2021, from https://udlguidelines.cast.org/engagement/recruiting-interest/choice-autonomy
Hill Learning Centre. (2019, April 12). 7 Executive Functioning Skills Your Child Should Have. Retrieved January 19, 2021, from https://www.hillcenter.org/7-executive-functioning-skills-your-child-should-have/
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