G10+Adapting+homework+assignments

Great idea #10 - Adapting homework assignments

What is it?

 * ======Adapting homework to meet all/different students' needs======

How do you create/do it?

 * Ask yourself:
 * What skill is being practiced?
 * What knowledge and skills are needed?
 * Is there a clear purpose and direction?
 * Is it time appropriate?
 * Make sure you accommodate for special needs students
 * In order to set students up for success, do the following:
 * Teach interdependence/independence learning skills
 * Teach time management
 * Teach students to **ask for help** - this will clue the teacher in to possibilities for necessary accommodations
 * Ensure home/school connection so that there is a wealth of support for each student
 * Start homework in school so that the student isn't solely relying on home support to complete assignments
 * Make sure environment is suitable for special needs students
 * Think about the environment, and the learner in that environment
 * ===**Make sure teacher communicates expectations clearly!**===

n What are the benefits? n

 * Learning goals are met
 * Students are comfortable in their environment
 * Increased confidence
 * Dual support - school //and// home

What are some examples/reminders?

 * Put a student through the environmental inventory process
 * Evaluates the student's ability to work successfully in different environment.
 * You can then determine if accommodations are necessary

What are links/resources?

 * [|WebMath >]
 * Be careful about giving this link out to students! :)
 * [|Adapting Homework Assignments to Maximize Your Child's Strengths]
 * This is a excerpt from the book __Seven Steps to Homework Success__ by Dr. Sam Goldstein and Dr. Sydney Zentall
 * Interesting article about meeting the assignment's goal
 * [|SchoolNotes]
 * Teacher can post notes online so that parents and students can access them from home

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