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