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Modifications and Adaptations for Lesson Plans: Accommodating Students' Needs, Study notes of Teaching method

Various modifications and adaptations that can be made to lesson plans to accommodate students with different learning needs. Areas of focus include scheduling, setting, materials, instruction, and assessment. Examples are provided for each category, such as extra time for assignments, working in small groups, and providing audiotaped lectures. These accommodations can help create a more inclusive learning environment and ensure equal opportunities for all students.

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  • What are some common modifications made in the scheduling area of lesson plans?
  • What are some examples of accommodations for students with visual or auditory distractions?
  • What are some ways to adapt materials for students with reading difficulties?

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Examples of Modifications and Adaptations for Lesson Plans
Modifications or accommodations are most often made in the following areas:
Scheduling. For example,
Giving the student extra time to complete assignments or tests
Breaking up testing over several days
Setting. For example,
Working in a small group
Working one on one with the teacher
reduce/minimize distractions _____visual_____auditory
Materials. For example,
providing audiotaped lectures or books
giving copies of teacher’s lecture notes
using large print books, Braille, or books on CD (digital text)
reduce number of items per page or line
highlighted text/study guides
note taking assistance
Instruction. For example,
reducing the difficulty of assignments
reducing the reading level
using a student/peer tutor
reduce number of items per page or line
read directions orally
use small distinct steps in instructions
adapt worksheets as necessary
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Examples of Modifications and Adaptations for Lesson Plans

Modifications or accommodations are most often made in the following areas:

Scheduling. For example ,

 Giving the student extra time to complete assignments or tests  Breaking up testing over several days

Setting. For example,

 Working in a small group  Working one on one with the teacher  reduce/minimize distractions _____visual_____auditory

Materials. For example,

 providing audiotaped lectures or books  giving copies of teacher’s lecture notes  using large print books, Braille, or books on CD (digital text)  reduce number of items per page or line  highlighted text/study guides  note taking assistance

Instruction. For example,

 reducing the difficulty of assignments  reducing the reading level  using a student/peer tutor  reduce number of items per page or line  read directions orally  use small distinct steps in instructions  adapt worksheets as necessary

Student Response. For example,

 allowing answers to be given orally or dictated  using a word processor for written work  using sign language, a communication device, Braille, or native language if it is not English.

Assessment, Grading and Testing

 Provide a quite setting for test taking, allows test to be scribed if necessary and allowing for oral responses.  Exempt student from district wide testing if possible.  Divide test into small sections.  Grade spelling separately from content.  Allow as much time as needed to complete.  Avoid time test  Change percentage of work required for passing grade.  Permit retaking the test.  Provide monitored breaks for test.  Tape record test using assistants, tutors or others.  Provide opportunity to the test read orally  Underline or highlight important words in test directions or test items.