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The SETT framework is a tool educators can use to collect the information they need to make informed decisions about the tools and services they can use to support students with disabilities or developmental delays.
Using the SETT framework can help us to think about the student, environment and the tasks that children need to be able to accomplish BEFORE we start thinking about the tools we can use to support them.
Using SETT, early educators should answer the following questions ...
Using SETT, early educators should answer the following questions ...
What do you know about the
What do you know about the
STUDENT
STUDENT
Areas of concern, developmental delay or need
Student's current abilities and areas of strength
Student's preferences and interests
What do you know about the student's
What do you know about the student's
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
Structural and physical
Supports for students and staff
Equipment
Access to technology
Expectations of teachers and family
What do you know about the student's
What do you know about the student's
TASKS
TASKS
Specific tasks the student needs to accomplish
Specific tasks are required for active involvement
What do you know about the available
What do you know about the available
TOOLS
TOOLS
List of specific tools that addresses student needs
Compare/contrast features and benefits of tools
List supports or services needed to accompany tools
Plan when/how tools will be used
CRITICAL ELEMENTS to successful use of SETT Framework
CRITICAL ELEMENTS to successful use of SETT Framework
Shared Knowledge of the student, the environment, and the task is used when choosing AT devices, tools and supports.
Collaboration of all those involved (student, teachers/support staff/family).
Communication between all involved is respectful and valued.
Multiple Perspectives by bringing different knowledge, skills, experience, and ideas to the table (student, teachers/support staff/family).
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
Zabala, J. S., (2005). Using the SETT Framework to Level the Learning Field for Students with Disabilities, Retrieved from: http://www.joyzabala.com/uploads/Zabala_SETT_Leveling_the_Learning_Field.pdf
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