Mrs. Watkins, a sixth-grade science teacher, typically lectures using PowerPoint while students take notes. Her students’ assignments are to read and answer questions from the textbook, and she requires them to conduct lab experiments by following written procedures. She assesses her students using written tests. A student in her classroom has a learning disability and reads at a third-grade level.
Based on what you know about Mrs. Watkins class:
Identify at least three areas where this student might experience difficulty in her classroom.
Suggest at least four types of information that Mrs. Watkins can share in an upcoming IEP meeting to help identify appropriate accommodations.
Identify two presentation accommodations and two response accommodations the IEP team might identify for the student. Explain how these accommodations are intended to assist the student.
Cite at least two resources from your research to support your findings.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Source: This scenario and associated questions were adapted from The IRIS Center for Training Enhancements. (2010). Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports for Students with Disabilities.