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K4: Awareness of the pre-referral, referral, and placement process used for identifying and serving students with Other Health Disabilities.

K7: Understanding of basic assistive and health technology used to support students with OHD.

S2: Demonstrate the ability to adapt, modify, or structure the environment to accommodate the diverse needs of students with OHD.

S3: Demonstrates the ability to modify instructional methods as needed by students with OHD (including selecting, adapting, and using specialized materials and instructional strategies to maximize learning) in accordance with the Individualized Education Program.
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Lesson 4 Reinforcement

Activity: QuickQuiz

1. Complete the information in this list of common ways to modify instruction. (Fill in the blanks for each statement below using the words and phrases in the gray box, then select the Check Answer button to see if you've answered correctly.)
  • Change the instructional methods used to teach the material.
    • Use one-to-one assistance and techniques to help develop skills.

    • Use adaptations to help students the activity.

    • Create additional practice sessions for students who learn best through .


  • Change or reduce expectations so it is easier for the student to .

  • Give students to complete tasks and .

  • Create groups to help students gain and maintain with classmates.

  • , , or assignments and learning to help students achieve goals.
Words or phrases to use in statements

adapt
motor
tasks
change
hand-over-hand
repetition

educational
performance
learn
reduce
social relationships
study

tactile
assignments
skill
feel
additional time

 

2. Which of the following is/are common modifications made to the classroom environment?





Activity 2: Serving Students with OHD: Modifying the Curriculum

Strategy To Practice

Serving Students with OHD: Modifying the Curriculum

  1. Read through the Accommodation/Adaptations section of the IEP for the same student you worked with for the activity in Unit 2.
  2. Consult with the case manager for this student to find out what curriculum modifications or adaptations are needed during classroom activities and/or homework assignments.
  3. Below, describe an example of how you implemented these modifications or adaptations with this specific student and your opinion of how it worked.

Describe an example of how you implemented a curriculum modification or adaptation for the actual student you work with. How well did it work? Any suggestions for changes?

 

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