Basics
Training Purpose
What is to determine the differences between helping and enabling students in the school setting?
Name two resources the paraprofessional has access to.
Who is the general education teacher or the special education case manager?
What is the para handbook, behavior charts, or data?
(2 required correct answers)
The _____ benefits from enabling, not the ______.
What is The "adults" benefit from enabling, not the "students".
Name two ways you can help a student.
What is providing accommodations, behavior support, supervision, small group instruction, and monitoring? (2 correct required)
Helping is ---
What is giving support or assistance to someone that is necessary to achieving an end?
Enabling is ---
What is actions that inadvertently reinforce dependence or learned helplessness?
Name two ways you can unintentionally enable a student.
What is hovering, over-accommodating, unnecessary hand holding, organizing materials/completing work for the student
(2 correct required)
Name 2 consequences of helping
What is growth, independence, enhanced problem-solving skills, empowerment, increased social skills, and preparation for real life?
(2 correct required)
Name 2 consequences of enabling.
What is stifled problem-solving skills, decreased student motivation/effort, weakened confidence, depleted opportunities for social skills, increased anxiety, and learned helplessness
(2 correct responses required)
Name the end goal for the student you are supporting
What is to no longer need support?
Name one sign that indicates the para needs to assist
What is behavior is impeding learning, or academic guidance is necessary?
(1 correct answer needed)
Name 2 ways to avoid enabling a student
What is Celebrate effort, provide scaffolding, set clear expectations, and refrain from rescuing students from every struggle
(2 correct responses needed)