Temperature
Modifications
Classroom Set-Up
The seating arrangement in the classroom is designed to limit distraction among students.
The seating is assigned so that students who need to sit closer to the teacher for proximity control or visual problems are located in the front of the room. The rows are separate and allow for the teacher to circulate around the classroom with ease if other students require attention. The activity will be at a small group table located away from the interactive bulletin board so there are limited distractions.
Modification Table
While proximity does control some behavior, it does not work with all students. There are other modifications that are used during this lesson, and are listed in the modification table below. This table was designed to meet the needs of every child in the class. These modifications can be used for all subjects, and apply to every student with focus on specifics according to their IEP’s.
Modification- Environmental and Management |
Specific Modification |
Rationale |
Benefits |
Overview of rules provided and displayed
Individual rules and procedures posted and gone over for the independent practice
Student groups/ seating are selected by me according to knowledge level and behavior
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Established routine and expectations
Along with a new activity comes excitement with can easily turn into a behavior problem
Students work with different people and get the highest learning experience out of it
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Students become responsible for their individual actions/behaviors
Lets the student know what is expected of them behaviorally
Students work best by not pairing up with their friends
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Modification- Instructional |
Specific Modification |
Rationale |
Benefits |
Students repeat the step-by-step directions/instructions
Choral repetition of important vocabulary and facts
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All students gain reinforcement and can participate
Assures that all students are listening
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Students will understand the specific task when restating it in their own words
Students will benefit from the lesson
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Modification-Content/Materials |
Specific Modification |
Rationale |
Benefits |
Graphic organizer given so the students can keep their temperatures in order
Larger thermometers may be given- worksheet may be blown up if necessary
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There are a large handful of students who are visual/ speech impaired- they have a very hard time with organization
One child has an astigmatism
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No time is wasted finding lost information on a page
It is assured that he can see the material so this can be a beneficial learning experience
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Specific Modification |
Rationale |
Benefits |
Time- more time at direct instruction for grade four group
A graphic organizer is given with the direct instruction
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Lengthened time based on academic ability
Students will keep their information organized
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Students are allowed to work at a comfortable pace for them
Group discussion
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