Introduction to Instructional Adaptation in Math and Science in Inclusive Education.pptx

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1. ISNED 301 Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instructions Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

2. What is Instructional Adaptation in Education? Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

3. Instructional Adaptation helps the teachers to do a better job by incorporating explicit instruction into program materials. Reference: intensiveintervention.org Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

4. Adapting instruction can be defined as making changes to instruction in order to allow students equal access to the curriculum and to give them the opportunity to process and demonstrate what has been taught. Reference: iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/ cnm / cresource /q2/p08 Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

5. Adaptation means a change in the teaching process, materials, assignments or pupil products to assist a pupil to achieve the expected learning outcomes. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

6. LEARNING DISABILITY Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

7. Learning disabilities are by far the most common disability among school-age children-more than half of students with disabilities are learning disabled. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

8. About one-third of all secondary mathematics and science classes – and half of all primary grade classes – include students with learning disabilities (National Science Foundation, 1966). Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO Listening Speaking Writing Reasoning Mathematics They also often have trouble sustaining attention to task; remembering procedures, deadlines and verbal information; and applying organizational skills (Mastropieri &Scruggs, 1993)

9. In Mathematics and Science, students with learning disabilities frequently have difficulty with computation, problem solving, terminology, making inferences and integrating new and prior knowledge. Memory, motor, and attention deficits are also common and impact students’ mathematics and science achievement (Miller & Mercer, 1998; Scruggs & Mastropieri, 1994) Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

10. While they may have learning difficulties, they may be gifted in certain areas Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO Those talent or intellectual gifts are overshadowed by their weaknesses

11. Students require an environment that will nurture their gifts, attend to the learning disability and provide the emotional support to deal with their inconsistent abilities Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

12. When a teacher recognizes and supports the intellectual and personal strength of that student with a learning disability, he will likely raised that child’s self-confidence and heighten her determination to persevere (Baum, 1990) Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

13. Inclusion and Education Reform in the Philippines RA 11650, this law states that all public schools nationwide are required to identify learners with special needs and provide these learners with free basic and quality education. It also mandates that all cities and municipalities have at least one Inclusive Learning Resource Center (ILRC). This provides that no learner shall be denied admission based on their disability. The new law provides that all schools, whether public or private, shall ensure equitable access to quality education to every learner with disability. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

14. Cultural Diversity and the Inclusive Classroom “THE MOST CONCRETE FORM OF THE LINK BETWEEN MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION IS SEEN IN INCLUSIVE SCHOOLING” - Special Education in Multicultural Contexts ( Winzer and Mazurek, 1998) Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

15. Classroom Management The physical environment of the classroom can influence the learning environment. Teachers will want to be sure that students with learning disabilities are seated in ways that do not distance them from the teacher or the primary locus of learning Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

16. Cooperative Learning Peer Tutors Assessment Special Education Teachers Family Involvement Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO

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18. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO Cooperative Learning According to the writers of Special Education in Multicultural Contexts ( Winzer & Mazurek, 1998), cooperative learning is a cornerstone of inclusive education because it can accommodate students’ varied skill abilities. Each student can complete a necessary task that calls on his or her particular talent, skill, or learning style, while contributing to the success of the group.

19. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO Peer Tutors Mastropieri and Scruggs (1993) also suggest that peer tutors can be helpful for students with learning disabilities. In peer tutoring, a student with a learning disability is paired with a student who does not have a learning disability. Typically, the student without disabilities will function as tutor, helping the tutee with tasks which require additional practice . Teachers will want to ensure that tutors understand their role and responsibilities, and understand the task to be used during tutoring

20. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO Assessment Teachers will want to monitor and assess students’ progress throughout instruction, not just at the end of a unit. According to the NWREL publication , Assessment Strategies to Inform Science and Mathematics Instruction (Stepanek & Jarrett, 1997), formative assessments, which occur prior to, during, and after instruction, are especially critical in the inclusive classroom. Formative assessments enable diverse learners to show their knowledge in various ways, for example, by writing, demonstrating, modeling, or by representing their ideas orally or graphically.

21. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO Special Education Teachers The special education teacher can help brainstorm curriculum ideas or modify an assignment for an individual student. She can provide appropriate materials, teach part of a lesson, and arrange for additional support in the classroom or in a separate location.

22. Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO Family Involvement Teachers and families need to be united in their efforts to assist children in developing to their fullest. Teachers can foster collaborative relationships with families by being aware of the challenges families face and how these challenges impact parents’ involvement in their children’s education.

23. Schedule of Topics for Reporting REPORTER #4 Textbook Adaptations Examples Study guides Graphic organizers Boxes, circles, and lines Copying problems Computerized information organizers Instructional Adaptations in Mathematics and Science Instruction Prepared by: MS.SHIRLYN M. DEL ROSARIO REPORTER #1 Science Instructional Strategies Inquiry-Based Science The inquiry continuum Structured inquiry REPORTER #2 Vocabulary Acquisition Mnemonics Structured Inquiry in an Inclusive Classroom REPORTER #3 Mathematics Instructional Strategies Problem Solving Working backward Simplifying and reducing Recognizing patterns Drawing and modeling Making a table or graph Acting it out and simulating Calculators and Computers

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