5/1- TX- Specific Strategies for Developing Oral & Written Language Skills Flashcards
T/F: Now schools are implementing Rti?
True
How are they implementing Rti? (Tiers)
Regular education classroom (Tier 1)—no modifications
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Regular education classroom (Tier 2)—minor modifications
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Noncategorical, nonspecial education interventions (after-school math and/or reading academy; REWARDS reading program, etc.) (Tier 3)
What are the benefits to Tier 3?
Don’t need SpEd
If 5-6 months of Tier 3 isn’t enough then SpEd
IEP, move to Tier 4 or 5
The benefits to Tier 3 are partially in response to NCLB & IDEA 2004; what did IDEA 2004 especially emphasize?
Idea 2004 especially emphasizes intervention for reading in the early grades to prevent problems later on
What does Nelson 2010 suggest?
80% students: core instruction in classroom
15%: targeted a small group, specialized instruction or RtI
5% SpEd
** KNOW THESE FOR EXAM**
T/F: RtI can be very helpful in decreasing special education caseloads?
True
Diane Blevins Review….
- I figure we know this from previous exam*
Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana had a deluge of “at risk” preschoolers referred for assessment and probable intervention
Many were ELLs
It would have cost $2 million to hire enough SLPs to serve all these children
Preschoolers at risk for language difficulties were seen by SLPAs for 6 weeks; they received language support
At the end of the 6 weeks, approximately 95% of the children were functioning well and were no longer “at risk”—did not need special ed testing; 5% went on to IEPs
ELL children with LI are especially vulnerable in what grade & why?
Preschoolers- because they may be rejected by peers, even as young as 3 years of age
What did Tabors recommend teachers give the children to help them through school?
immediate, routine phrases to use to initiate conversation with peers.
If an ELL child with LI can be taught such words/phrases as “Hi” “How’s it going?” “Can I play?,” they immediately open themselves up to more language exposure and interaction with other children.
What is another practical strategy to help ELL children with LI in school?
Professionals can ask parents of ELL LI children to teach them a few key words in the children’s home language.
T/F: Tabors and her colleagues showed that it was not helpful during the first few weeks of preschool if the adults could say words like bathroom, eat, listen in the children’s first languages.?
False!!
Tabors and her colleagues showed that it was extremely helpful during the first few weeks of preschool if the adults could say words like bathroom, eat, listen in the children’s first languages.
This gave the children a sense of connection with the teachers and helped them learn preschool routines faster.
What did teachers do in the Harvard Project?
welcomed the children and smiled at them, but they did not overwhelm them by issuing directives (unless necessary) or calling on them too much during the first few weeks.
Teachers “doubled the message” by adding gesture, action, or directed gaze
Increased ch’s comprehension and confidence
What is one of the most helpful things for the preschool children?
The establishment of a consistent set of routines that were simple and used daily.
For example, things like snack time, outside play, cleanup time, and circle time allowed the ELL preschoolers to immediately act like members of the group
T/F: It was found that during routines such as singing, many ELL children “opened up” for the first time as they sang songs in their second language of English?
True
What is another successful strategy that helped the ELL preschoolers fit into the group faster and socialize more?
Teachers always structured small group activities to include a mix of ELL and monolingual English-speaking children.
The ELL children because they did not have to negotiate entry into the groups; they were automatically included.
They gained more exposure to English and more opportunities to interact with other children.
