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Assignment 1
RTI is implemented in schools to insure that all students
receive the appropriate instruction and that all of their learning needs are
met. In one of the videos it was
discussed how teacher collaboration is used to insure no child slips between
the cracks. Children at risk are
monitored continuously and teachers meet to discuss these children. Reading specialists look for possible
interventions to help any students struggling.
RTI is structured like a pyramid; there are 3 tiers. The largest (bottom level of the pyramid)
tier is Tier 1. All teachers teach all
students at this level using high quality instruction. No child is left out of Tier 1. At this level all students receive
differentiated instruction by a general education teacher. Instruction at this level meets the needs of
80 to 85% of students.
If children are not successful in Tier 1 instruction
teachers intervene to determine if the child requires Tier 2 instruction. Tier 2 is more intensive as it builds on Tier
1 instruction and offers more systematic instruction. This type of instruction can take place in a
small group within the general classroom.
Tier 2 is offered to the remaining 15% of students that were not
successful with Tier 1. It is important
to stress how students receiving Tier 2 instruction are also participating in
Tier 1 instruction. Tier 2 is that
supplemental support these students need.
If students are still not being successful with Tier 2
learning, parents and teacher can be involved to possibly refer the child for
evaluation for special education services.
Tier 3 learning is provided by special education teachers or
intervention specialists. Interventions
are delivered to individual students and small groups. Tier 3 is the most intensive intervention and
supplements both Tier 1 and Tier 2 learning.
Some students can receive these interventions without being labeled
special education students. Tier 3
interventions are provided to about 5% of students.
The structure of RTI is what contributes to its success with
students. This sort of building upon
learning and supplementing learning to meet individual needs of students
insures that all students are receiving the appropriate intervention in order
to be successful.
Tier labels aside, overall RTI in my opinion is a very effective tool to get kids to overcome their disabilities and become better students academically.
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What I like most about the RTI is that it really ensures that students are sucessful readers and all the resources are available to help students as needed. The instructors in the video seem very passionate about what they are doing and they genuinely want to help their students succeed which is really inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI though the videos explained the tiers structures very well-even though one sizes does not fit all. I believe the tiers structures I, II, and III will benefit struggling readers.
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