IRIS Center For Faculty Enhancement - 101 Hill Student Cente

IRIS Center for Faculty Enhancement 101 Hill Student Center, Peabody College Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN -IRIS,

Read the STAR sheets on each of the three possible strategies. Given what you’ve learned from the STAR sheets, look back at the scenario. Identify three issues (one related to each strategy) that may be distracting Edward.

Read the STAR sheets on each possible strategy. Select one seating location (A, B, or C) for Cheri. Explain why this location is or is not suitable to help Cheri meet her goals based on the strategies of maximizing access and movement with ease.

Review the STAR sheets on each possible strategy. Identify three things to move (items, equipment, individuals) in the classroom sketch above that are possible distractions for Marcus. Explain: 1) what three things you would move in this classroom; 2) why you would move them (including which strategy(ies) you are using); 3) and how your three changes to the classroom will help Marcus meet his goals.

Place the four students at a seating location in the classroom arrangement sketch above. For each student, write the name of the student and the letter of the assigned seat. For each student, explain why you selected the specific seating location you did and include which strategies you used in making your decisions. (You may review the STAR sheets if necessary.) Indicate how your decisions support the students in meeting their respective goals.

Develop 2 goals for Donna. Complete the room arrangement by sketching the furniture to meet the class’s instructional needs and support Donna in meeting her goals. Designate Donna’s specific seating location with a star. Explain your rationale for both the sketched classroom arrangement and Donna’s seating location. Identify which strategies you used in making your decisions. (You may review the STAR sheets if necessary.)