Questions, Dec. 22, 2016
Chapter 6
Questions 1-4:
1 1.) P.
112 – Vignette, Mr. Timothy is concerned about the inconsistency in which ELLs
are assessed and progress is reported to parents. “Some students are graded
with their current language-proficiency abilities in mind while other ELLs
progress is reported using the same criteria as the general-education
students. Mr. Timothy was not heard
because he did not have the same status.
Why is it important that specialists not be
treated as just visiting during
interdisciplinary meetings?
2.) P. 113 – “When special-subject teachers float between
teams, they are perceived as guest participants and not as full members of the
team. Teacher specialists may be marginalized in these collaborative
meetings.” What advice would you give peers who may face this marginalization in their districts?
3.) What are the characteristics of ongoing collaboration? Think of a characteristic that is currently
working well in your school. Please share how it supports ongoing collaboration
for you and your team.
4.) When reading, Facilitating Factors for Scheduling Co-Taught
Classes (p. 126), describe factors you believe are the most important to
consider before scheduling co-taught classes.
