- Larkin, M. J. (2001). Providing support for student independence through scaffolded instruction. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34(1), 30–34.
This article describes eight essential elements of scaffolded instruction that will help you tailor your teaching effectively. By carefully sequencing material and adding the right academic supports, you can help students learn and apply what they have learned independently.
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Ralabate, P. (2011, August 30). Universal design for learning: Meeting the needs of all students. The ASHA Leader. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/51118/
This website explores Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and includes several valuable links to resources that will reduce impediments to academic achievement. -
CAST. (2011). UDL guidelines—Educator checklist 2. Retrieved from http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/ASHA/Publications/leader/2011/110830/UDL-Guidelines-Educator-Checklist.pdf
This checklist provides an important tool for planning instruction, including varied approaches that will support a range of students’ needs. For each guideline, there are checkpoints for multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement.
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Resources for Idaho Teachers. (n.d.). Differentiation framework. Retrieved November 8, 2012, from http://www.foridahoteachers.org/differentiation_framework.htm#Diff_Assessments
Differentiation is at the foundation of teaching students with learning disabilities. As you read consider how you might differentiate lessons to meet the various academic needs of your students.
The following three strategies are critical for effective instruction and helpful for all students. As you explore each one, pay particular attention to the section entitled “How Does This Instructional Strategy Positively Impact Students Who Have Learning Problems?” View the videos embedded within each site.
- MathVIDS. (n.d.a). Building meaningful student connections. Retrieved from http://fcit.usf.edu/mathvids/strategies/bmsc.html
- MathVIDS. (n.d.b). Explicit teacher modeling. Retrieved from http://fcit.usf.edu/mathvids/strategies/em.html
- MathVIDS. (n.d.c). Scaffolding instruction. Retrieved from http://fcit.usf.edu/mathvids/strategies/si.html
