Diversity

=﻿Modifications/Accommodiations for Diversity in the Classroom=

** Reading LD  ** - Support staff or I read all directions and assignments since the assignments are not evaluating their reading ability. ** Auditory Processing Disorder  ** – All directions are given orally and in written form and students restate the directions and purpose of the assignment before work begins. All SWD are closely monitored during assignments to check for understanding. || **  Kinesthetic  ** – By nature, typing provides motion and movement (though small) for students who require it. Typing and using the mouse also allows students to practice fine motor skills. || **  Linguistic  ** - Each lesson requires some type of writing assignment. ** Spatial  ** – Students are required to locate real life images that illustrate given 2 dimensional figures. ** Musical  ** – Students may add audio files to final Power Points that relate to the theme chosen by the group. ** Logical-Mathematical  ** – Students are required to use mathematical terms to convey the attributes of geometric figures. ||
 * **Diversity Type ** ||  **Modification **  ||
 * **Students with Disabilities ** || **  Autism  ** – These students have support staff to aid them. I also reduce their workload and simplify their directions and assignments.
 * **Learning Styles ** || **  Visual/Auditory  ** - Power points are utilized when appropriate. This unit also has videos in the resource section that will aid in the students mastery of geometric attributes.
 * **Technology at Home ** ||  Studyisland.com is available to all students who need remediation, maintaining of skills, or desire acceleration. Also all Power Points will be on the teacher’s class website to be viewed at home.    ||
 * **Multiple Intelligences ** || **  Interpersonal  ** - The final project allows for leaders to guide the creation of the collaborative Power Point.
 * **Gifted Students ** ||   These students are provided extensions for lessons to allow for personal creativity and interest.   ||