mtss
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My previous post discussed the critical need for the establishment of MTSS if the needs of all students is to be met. I strongly believe that it is not possible to talk about MTSS without making reference to RTI – Response to Intervention. RTI was developed as an approach to identify and support students through…
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The author reflects on their teaching experiences in Australian schools, highlighting challenges with reading instruction for EAL/D learners. Despite claims that students read frequently, active engagement and comprehension are often lacking. The text emphasises the need for explicit reading instruction focusing on vocabulary and syntax to support language development effectively.
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The article discusses the importance of using age appropriate texts with high school students. It offers suggestions on supporting a low bandscale student through the MTSS system.
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The article highlights the importance of equitable support for beginning language learners in schools, particularly those at bandscales 1 and 2. It shares two contrasting student profiles to illustrate how classroom settings and teacher support significantly affect learning outcomes. The need for tailored educational strategies rather than rigid systems is emphasised for fostering student success.
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This post focuses more on leadership within this space because decisions have to be made, right at the beginning of the year, on how to establish a supportive approach to meet EAL/D learners. There is a great deal of literature and discussion on how to address the beginning language learner’s needs. When I first started…