The federal law stipulates that before children can be considered for special education services for a disability, they have to receive an adequate opportunity to learn. Considering diversity, and an equal opportunity to learn, what questions would you ask yourself as a teacher about a student to properly diagnose and assess a student’s true level of ability and true level of potential need for additional services and supports?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Answers to this question will vary but should include elements of the following: The following areas can be referred to: instruction, assessment, and learning environment.
(a) Is the instruction meaningful, motivating and interesting?
(b) Are culturally relevant materials and culturally appropriate instructional practices used?
(c) Is the teacher implementing adaptations that are consistent with research-based strategies?
(d) Is the learning connected to the assessment?
(e) How does the student’s rate of progress compare with peers?
(f) Is the student reaching benchmarks?
(g) Is the classroom a warm and supportive environment?
(h) Does the teacher work with families?
(i) Are all the students struggling or just the select few?
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