Checklist for Teaching Strategies Responsive to Learners’ Special Needs

(Adapted from teaching strategies for learners with special educational needs by Ranjeeta,
et.al (2018)

Name of Teacher: Marie Cris P. Reyes

Subject: English
Grade Level: 7
Observer: Lhea May R. Rodrin

Directions: Below are some of the features of teaching strategies responsive to learners’
special needs. Identify which among the following indicators are used by your
colleague. Write in the remarks specific instances or comments about this indicator.

The teacher…
INDICATORS EVIDENT NOT REMARKS
EVIDENT
1. 1. Sets clear expectations for all
students.
2. Breaks assignments into smaller
pieces to work on in short time
periods.
3. Provides space breaks between She gives ample time to the
assignments; so, students can learners to accomplish the
refocus on their tasks. given task.
4. Carries out every day routines
consistently
5. Develops a reward system for She always recognized the
good behavior, completing work learners by saying good
on time and participating in class. comments every time the
learner answers
6. Uses visual and auditory She used real objects and
reminders to change from one pictures in discussions. She
activity to the next. used some fun music.
7. Designs teaching aids and
lessons that are flexible.
8. Adds creativity to lessons and
homework.
 9. Develops easy-to-use monitoring
tools that are needs-based.
10. Develops a set of resources and
interventions that work.
11. Uses a multiple-scenario
approach to developing lesson
plans
12. Monitors and verifies student She asks the students to tell
responses to lessons. their take away about the
lesson.
13. Evaluates and adapts lessons as
necessary.

Other Comments/ Suggestions:

Ms. Reyes knows all the needs of the learners. She used different approaches
to handle her learners. She uses appropriate teaching-learning materials to be able to easily
understand it by the learners.