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students. The Disability Standards for Education 2005 requires the classroom
adjustments. This reminds everyone how they decided to support the student, and
The classroom teacher can use a checklist to evaluate work habits and behavior of
tension, copes with obstacles and reacts to change. It provides valuable information
on how the child meets his or her needs, how hard the child is
actually trying, how to facilitate success, and how to build a supportive
environment that will lead to achievement. Teachers shall observe the students
behaviors such as how do the student interact with their peers and teachers, how
they accepts responsibility for actions, how they demonstrates self control etc.
Working habits of FASD students shall be monitored as well like how do they use
their time wisely, how often they participate in class, stays in seat and such. These
observations records will be helpful for the teacher when planning for
interventions.
a.3 Learning environment
FASD students benefit from a classroom environment where attention has been
given to a sense of calm, order, and organization. Auditory and visual distractions
new information. This diminishes the confusion and frustration many FASD
students experience and maximizes their ability to focus on the task at hand. This
calm environment provides a sense of security. Since the FASD student cannot be
outcomes.
a.5.1 Literacy
FASD student s reading and spelling records are concrete skills, and they may be
disabilities the FASD student has in language arts. Reading recognition and
decoding are stronger for the FASD student than reading comprehension. The
abstract thinking and problem solving: identifying the main idea of the story,
view. These are weak reading skill areas for the FASD student. As the student gets
older, the gap between the ability to decode and the ability to comprehend widens.
a.5.2
a.6 Language skills
Special education teachers can use different clasroom interventions help students
who have language difficulties due to fetal alcohol syndrome. Classroom teachers
Checklist to document what ares of language the child has problems with. Students
pictures and puppets can help them follow a story the teacher is reading to the
class. If the is reading, provide her with tape recorded version to listen at the same
time.
SCHOOL SUPPORT
between school and home, keep parents informed about their child's progress, and
develop a plan for the student's needs. Learning support teachers, school counselor,
and other school staff takes part in this conference. While the main focus of parent-
teacher conferences should be learning, it's also important to discuss factors that
can affect learning, such as students' behavioral and social development. Other
teacher throughout the school year. A classroom teacher may request the school
frustrating the student or how to assist with difficulties such as transitions. She
group, students with FASD benefit from structure and routine, and a predictable
environment where their comfort and competence levels can grow. If environment
meets students need for structure and support, many behavioral problems can be
preventing an unwanted behavior before it happens not always possible but more
The classroom teacher may ask some assistance from school psychologist or
school counselor as a member of the IEP Team. The school psychologist assesses
the student’s IQ and academic ability. Their testing also indicates the student’s
learning style, strengths, and weaknesses. The social and emotional development
of the student can also be assessed. These tests can assist in a diagnosis. As a
member of the IEP team, the psychologist will assist with planning educational and
behavioral goals.
a.5.2 Numeracy
FASD students are known for having poor concept of time. Using Checklist about
their knowledge of time can help the classroom teacher identify their level of
student may be able to count, the numerical concepts may not be understood. An
important goal for the FASD student is to develop number concepts. Assess
they tell time? Do they have a concept of time? Do they rote count or do they have
a concept of number? Will they be able to learn to manage money, make change,
difficulties.
Consult with the learning assistance teacher and the speech and language
problems are severe, the student may need one-on-one assistance to explain, to
Classroom teachers will have to conduct a meeting with the parents to make a plan
and decision in consulting some other professionals. The parents of a student with
FASD may have valuable information about the strengths and needs of their child
and what has worked at home to communicate, motivate and manage behavior.
They can act as a liaison for a child who is making a transition between schools or
professionals and agencies who have contact with the child. The following
professionals which be ask for recommendation for students with FASD can be
A small classroom with few students is often the environment that works best for
always available, and it is likely that there may be several FASD students who
have not been identified. Instead, small work areas can be created in the classroom:
carrels, worktables, or a special area with positive names, such as “The Office,” or
“The Work Station.” Traditional desks in rows give order and provide a defined
space for students from which FASD students benefit. When students sit on the
rug, delineate their space with masking tape. Learning centers and sitting at tables
with other students can be distracting and require greater student management.
a.4 Teachers designed measures/assessment
a.5.1 Literacy
Written language tasks are initially concrete and brief. The classroom teacher may
ask the FASD student to write phrase or sentence explaining an illustration. As the
student approaches the upper grades, new demands are required for written
manner, stay on topic, and pay attention to the mechanics of writing. Organizing
thoughts on to paper, putting ideas in a logical sequence and paying attention to
a.5.2 Numeracy
learn basic computations and continuous practice in order to make those skills
automatic. Some students with FASD have become skilled and quick in mental
spite of repeated practice. Teaching practical math is the goal. Simple addition,
taught within the context of life skills. Classroom teachers can use concrete objects
to introduce basic math facts. Many students with FASD have trouble with
judging the passage of time. Using calendars and written schedules can reinforce
time sequences. Concrete representations, such as sand timers or stop watches, and
emphasizing how much time it takes to complete certain activities in the day can
vocabulary, hence, teachers can have the student use a picture dictionary. Students
may benefit from making sight word cards for vocabularies being taught in class. If
the FASD students is having abstract concepts, using art projects will help to make
communicating. Classroom teachers may use verbal cues along with verbal
instruction to help the student along. Verbal cues such as songs, may also help the
students. Some students may benefit from using assistive technology, such as word
which can help promote positive outcomes for the teacher, student, and the school.
assignments; learn from parents or guardians so you can be better informed about
interfering with students' learning and growth. School staff who support and is
involved with the students' learning will also attend the conference, too. An
guardian.
specialist outside the school. Where this is the case, the parents’ permission will be
sought to do so. If the parents refuse to give their permission for a pupil to receive
extra support, a written record of their decision, signed by parents will be kept in
Children with FASD usually show some degree of language disability or delayed
1996). The speech and language specialist should be consulted when working with
this population. While the FASD population has a wide range of language profiles,
there are certain language deficits that characterize the speech and language of
these students. There are many speech and language disorders associated with
FASD. The speech and language specialist evaluates for voice and articulation
disorders, speech delay, and language disorders. Expressive and receptive language
determined the student qualifies for speech and language assistance, the speech and