Explicit Instruction
What is explicit instruction?
A way of teaching where the teacher explains directly, models the skills being taught, and provides scaffolded practice.
What are functions of behavior?
Attention, escape, sensory, access to tangible or activity.
What is home-school collaboration?
Teachers and guardians working together to develop interventions addressing student needs
What responsibilities do general and special educators share in co-teaching?
Planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction.
Name the THREE UDL guidelines.
Multiple means of engagement, representation, and action & expression.
Who Benefits from Explicit Instruction?
All students, but it is also beneficial for students who learn and think differently, students who struggle with attention or working memory, English language learners.
What does ABC stand for in behavior assessment?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence.
Name TWO ways to begin building trust with families.
Examples: communicate early and positively, ask communication preferences, respect cultural differences, maintain confidentiality.
Two teachers each teach the same content to half the class at the same time. Which model?
Parallel teaching.
Which UDL guideline is the “Why” of learning?
Multiple means of engagement.
Why break new information into smaller chunks?
To reduce working-memory demands and make steps easier to follow.
Name TWO examples of Tier 1 behavior supports.
Clear expectations, routines, a positive classroom climate, and explicitly taught routines are examples
What emotions might parents of children with disabilities experience?
Denial, anxiety, fear, depression, guilt, and anger, as well as positive emotions such as hope and joy.
One teacher reteaches a small group while the other provides enrichment. Which model?
Alternative teaching.
What THREE conditions are needed for special education eligibility?
Identified disability; adverse impact on educational performance; need for specially designed instruction
What are the three phases of “I do, we do, you do”?
Teacher modeling, guided practice, and independent practice.
A student calls out whenever difficult work begins. What possible function should the teacher investigate?
Escape or avoidance of challenging work; gather ABC data before drawing conclusions.
A parent disagrees with an intervention. What should you do first?
Listen and seek to understand the parent’s perspective; then collaborate on possible solutions.
Students rotate through different learning activities facilitated by teachers. Which model?
Station teaching.
Students may show learning through an essay, video, or oral presentation. Which UDL guideline?
Multiple means of action & expression.
Students keep practicing a skill incorrectly. What should the teacher do and why?
Give immediate, actionable feedback and model again as needed to prevent practicing errors.
What are the purposes of an FBA and a BIP?
FBA identifies why behavior occurs; BIP uses that information to teach replacement behaviors and plan supports
Why encourage home-school collaboration?
•Required by IDEA
•Increased student achievement
•Better behavioral outcomes
What are benefits of co-teaching?
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Provides more individualized instruction and learning opportunities, improves instructional continuity, promotes inclusion and reduces stigma for students with disabilities, and increases collaboration and support among teachers.
What is the difference between low-incidence and high-incidence disabilities?
Low-incidence disabilities affect a relatively small number of students and may involve complex support needs, while high-incidence disabilities are more common among students receiving special education services.