Teachers play a vital role. Adaptations can be made by the teachers for inclusive education-
Suggestions for Program Modifications in Mainstream
7. Modification of the environment.
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Provide a flexible classroom arrangement that facilitates grouping and regrouping of students. |
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Use natural settings to block off independent work areas. |
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Arrange preferential seating so students receive more individual attention. |
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Use elements such as music to filter out environmental distractions. |
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Use learning activity centers. |
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Provide peer tutoring. |
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Arrange for cross-age tutoring. |
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Use other ancillary personnel within the classroom. |
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Use parent volunteers and professionals. |
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Employ supplemental services in an adaptive education program. |
8. Modification of teaching approaches and modes of instructions
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Utilize principles of corrective teaching in the classroom. |
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Match the teaching approach to the students learning style. |
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Use concrete materials to facilitate learning. |
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Proceed from concrete through visualization to abstract
learning. |
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Provide for practice and over learning to facilitate recall and recognition. |
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Use a variety of compatible teaching approaches to reinforce learning and recall. |
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Simplify teaching presentations. |
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Present material using visual aids. |
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Break lessons down into smaller units with feedback intervals. |
9. Modifications of instructional materials
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Select materials appropriate for the functional and interest levels of
students. |
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Follow a developmental learning sequence, that is, use materials that reflect the step-by-step development of concepts. |
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Provide a variety of instructional materials. |
10. Modifications of student receptive modes
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Allot students more time to copy notes/assignments from visual aids or the blackboard. |
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Allow students to use tape recorders if necessary. |
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Assist students in taking notes. |
11. Modifications of student assignments and
output
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Check that assignments are within students ability to complete. |
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Divide a major assignment, such as a term project, into smaller segments. |
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Simplify assignments when needed. |
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Pace assignments according to each students ability, that is, allow more time for completion if necessary. |
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Provide visual cues to highlight the nature of an assignment, using color coding when appropriate. |
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Provide structure and direct student activities to complete assignments. |
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Provide intermittent feedback to assure successful completion of assignments. |
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Allow students to present assignments in forms other that written. |
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Allow students to demonstrate knowledge orally, that is , permit oral exams and oral presentations of assignments. |
12. Modifications of behavior management approaches and intervention styles
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Provide a structure within which students can respond. |
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Clarify behavior and performance expectations. |
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Organize daily assignments and utilize daily schedules. |
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Provide for the monitoring of behavior and performance. |
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Provide immediate feedback and reinforcement modes. |
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Administer individualized student contracts. |
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Utilize contingency management. |