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Accommodations

I am observing a classroom that has two ESOL students. I am noticing that neither of these students are getting the accommodations that they are supposed to be getting. How do I approach the teacher to let them know that these students could really benefit from their accommodations without crossing boundaries.

Posted on: 02/24/18 | Views: 624
Solution #1
I would ask the teacher what the students accommodations are. I would not let it seem like I think the teacher is slacking, I would just see if they were aware of what the accommodations even are. If they do not know, this would be a perfect time for the teacher to look and start implementing them. If this does not happen I would let the ESOL teacher know. Also, I would help the students learn to stand up for themselves and learn to advocate on their own behalf.

I like the casual approach for the solution. This is a great benefit. 9/10

I like how realistic and causal this course of action is and I will implement this if I have a similar problem.

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Solution #2
Ask the teacher if it's ok for you to make a few suggestions that you think will be beneficial to the learning environment. I think it all about how you approach the situation, the right approach will, in turn, give you the right result.
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Solution #3
In my school we gave each teacher a binder consist of ESE Accommodations, 504, ESOL accommodation, speech and gifted students. This is one way to have access about the accommodations of each students that need one. Maybe you can give one, explain and show to the teacher about the accommodations of each ESE, ELL and 504 students.

This solution could play out like giving your smelly friend deodorant for a present. They could appreciate it or they could be offended. Either way, I wouldn't go with this course of action in a situation I'm in.

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Solution #4
I would go up to your CT and ask them how you could help these students learn better. If she does not have anything to say about it, then maybe you could go in and suggest different strategies for teaching them. Your CT might not know how to help these students so giving her suggestions might help her.

I agree that going to your CT is the best solution.

I like this solution. The point is to not cross boundaries, as the original poster said, and I think this is a good strategy for that.

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Solution #5
Casually approach the teacher and inform the teacher that the student is having difficulty, ask is there some form of accommodation that this student should be receiving? If so how can I assist while I am in the class observing to make sure that the student receives his/her accommodations.
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Solution #6
I would definitely talk with the teacher and ask if there are any accommodations for those students. You could bring it up as you are trying to create a lesson plan and have to include accommodations for those specific students. This can be a great way to have a conversation on the accommodations and modifications the teacher may have for their students.
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Solution #7
You don't know the exact situation here but you noticed something odd so approaching it in a way that shows respect for the teachers authority while looking out for this students best interest is tricky here. I suggest asking about certain students accommodations and asking if those students have chosen not to utilize them. This way you aren't putting blame on a teacher that may be doing their job just fine.
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Solution #8
In this situations, you could ask the teacher what accommodations are available for ESOL students. If they know then suggesting that some of their students could benefit from those accommodations may be enough. If not, you could also suggest that accommodations may be able to help some of their students and offer to talk about the available accommodations with them or send them resources about accommodations, so they can do their own research.
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Solution #9
I would ask the teacher what the accommodations are for these students ands her to explain how she does them within her lessons while teaching. Having her explain first to ensure she is not using them and you are just missing them, if they are not super obvious sometimes they are easy to miss.
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Solution #10
In a polite way, I would ask about the students accommodations and why they are not getting them. Ask your CT why they are not receiving them and what you could do to help.
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