Comparative Outcomes Of Two Instructional Models For...

Brianna Petro SPE 103-01 Dr. Pancsofar November 24, 2014 Tremblay, P. (n.d.). Comparative Outcomes of Two Instructional Models for Students with Learning Disabilities: Inclusion with Co-Teaching and Solo-Taught Special Education. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 251-258. Retrieved November 22, 2014. Summary In the following study researchers compared two instructional approaches; co-teaching inclusion and solo-taught special education for students with learning disabilities in regard to their overall academic achievement. Participants of the study included twelve inclusive/co-teaching classrooms, which were compared to thirteen special education classrooms. In the co-teaching contexts the emphasis was centered on the inclusion of students with learning disabilities into a general education classroom. Co-teachers were free to choose the instructional method they would embark. Special education teachers solely instructed students with learning disabilities in small group classrooms. To assess the effectiveness of the two instructional models, student’s academic achievements were assessed and investigated. Student in both groups were tested in October and June of each school year in subject of reading and writing. Result were as follow, students with learning disabilities in the special education classrooms produced a significant drop in both reading and writing between the beginning and the end of first grade. As these students moved to second grade theirShow MoreRelatedyr 7 unit pla for basketball2204 Words   |  9 PagesFigueroa For the purpose of assessment, this paper will be based on a year 7 middle school class who are beginning a new unit of basketball. This paper will attempt to show how teachers can educate students to acquire new skills in basketball and various ways to assess development and adaptation (by students) to the sport. 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