Assignment:
Observe a general education classroom in which there are students included for at least part of the day who have IEPs, or who are gifted and talented, or who are culturally/linguistically diverse.
Classroom Observation and Teacher Interview Guide
1. Describe the school, the grade level, the student population in the classroom, and specifically identify the types of special needs.
2. What steps are taken to help the general education teacher meet the needs of his/her diverse classroom?
a. Does the teacher have a paraprofessional working in the classroom?
b. Is there collaboration between the general education and special education teacher?
c. Is there assistance from any other resource and/or professional?
3. What evidence of modifications or accommodations do you see in the classroom?
4. What evidence do you see of students' acceptance of each other?
5. Describe the teacher/student interaction in the classroom.
6. Include other observations and questions of your own that are appropriate to this topic. Relate your observations to reading and discussions in our class.
Discuss the following questions:
1. What ideas do you have about working effectively with families of students with diverse needs?
2. What is the difference between emotional and behavioral problems?
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