Instructional Strategies and Resources to support Special Education and Multilingual Learners
Multilingual Learners
Context focused
show content in student's primary language
Direct Instruction
Communication (written, oral, reading)
Student focus
providing space to ask questions
Accomdations
Reference to IEP
Increased student engagement
Collaboration
Assessment
Feedback
ongoing
Communicated success criteria
different formats
co-created
multiple ways/opportunities to demonstrate learning
UDL
demonstrating knowledge in different ways
different options to share ideas (presentation, poster, podcast etc.)
Extra time
Adjustments to learning environment
flexible seating/groupings
Scaffolded Learning
Teacher models
Large group
Small Group
Partners
Process
activate prior knowledge
use word banks
differentiated instruction
alternative ways to express learning
use of technology
accessibility
online tools to support learning
assistive technology
Inclusive Learning space
differentiation
providing physical, visual and auditory access in the LLC
Multiple Modes of learning
Experimental
Hands on/Fieldwork
Reading Texts
Discussions
Small/Large Group
Computer/Online
Sensory Needs
Auditory
Visual
Kinesthetic
Different work stations