Presenting learning materials to children with special needs require more careful effort to be effective. Here are some strategies you can use:

1. 1.Adjust expectations based on students needs.
2. 2.Break tasks or assignments into sections. Make them shorter.
3. 3.Provide alternative assignments instead of long written assignments.
4. 4.Show a model of end product.
5. 5.Give written and verbal direction with visuals if possible.
6. 6.Break extensive assignments into small sequential steps. Monitor each step.
7. 7.Emphasize to capture student attention to main points within the written direction of the assignment..
8. 8.Make sure that all homework tasks are written correctly in some kind of a homework book. Sign it and have parents sign it too.
9. 9.Number and order steps in an assignment.
10. 10.Give outlines, study guides, and copies of overhead notes.
11. 11.Make sure to clarify learning expectations to the student before starting a lesson.
12. 12.Ascertain you have the students’ attention before starting a lesson.
13. 13.Let students use tape recorders, computers, calculators and dictation to obtain and retain assignment success, if applicable.
14. 14.Permit oral administration of test.
15. 15.Limit the number of concepts presented at a time.
16. 16.Offer incentives for beginning and completing material.

To assess, test, and grade your students, you can follow the guidelines below:

1. 1.Have a quiet setting for test taking. Tests should be written if necessary and allow for oral responses.
2. 2.Excuse student from district wide testing if possible.
3. 3.Segregate test into small parts.
4. 4.Grade spelling independently from content.
5. 5.Permit as much time as needed to finish.
6. 6.It is crucial to avoid time test.
7. 7.Modify percentage of work needed for passing grade.
8. 8.Allow retaking the test.
9. 9.Allow monitored breaks from test.

Alterations in presenting learning materials and assessing students will really need special provisions. Be careful in your modifications to ensure learning success.

By: Ma. Janette G. Manlapaz | Special Education Teacher I | Liyang Elementary School | Pilar, Bataan