Electricity and Magnetism
Modifications
The classroom setup, as well as the rules and procedures, are important in behavior management. However, it is essential to have specific modifications designed to accommodate those students with special needs. The modifications in the table below were used during this learning experience to meet the needs of all of the students in this fourth grade classroom. These modifications are used with the students with special needs throughout the day.
Modification Table For Electricity and Magnetism Lesson |
| Modification Type |
Specific Modification |
Rationale |
Benefits |
Environmental and Management |
Cooperative Learning |
Increases support from both the teacher and other students. |
Students can work together to gain support. More responsibility is placed on the student to be successful. |
Overview of classroom rules provided |
Expectations and routine for the classroom are established. |
Students are expected to take responsibility for their own actions. |
Instructional |
Require verbal responses to indicate comprehension |
Opportunities for assessment are present throughout the lesson. |
The teacher is immediately able to assess the students’ abilities, and can take action if more instruction is needed. |
Content/Material |
Visual representation of the poem is presented to the students |
Students are provided with a concrete, visual model of what they are expected to complete. |
Students are confident in completing their own task because they can see what is expected of them. |
Tasks |
Alternate quiet and active tasks |
Students are provided with different ways to learn. This can also assist in classroom management. |
Students are given an opportunity to “wind down” from tasks that require movement. The teacher gains a better control of the classroom. |
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