SPED 4620 Midterm

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Life Cycle of a Team

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(1) Forming- Members want clear direction from one another, and work to create task-orianted structures for each other

(2) Storming- Members work to resolve issues and having communication with one another to set boundaries

(3) Norming- Continuing to resolve issues, assign roles, and establish procedures

(4) Preforming- team is finally able to focus on task at hand to finish their goal. For special education, this typically only happens when school year ends or student leaves school

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Problem Solving Steps

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1. Anaylze the Problem- Solving Context: are others committed to group probelm solving? Is the problem worth the interpersonal problem solving?

2. Identify the problem: make sure everyone agrees with the problem and have evidence of the problem

3. generate solutions: use specific stragieies to propose solutions

4. evaluate potential solutions: eliminate ones that are unlikey to occur

5. select solutions that are low on intrusiveness, feasibility, or preference

6. implement the solutions and monitor the implementation

7. evaluate the outcomes with data and conclude if the solution was effective or not

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3 common types of problems in schools

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1) Well- Defined Problem: identifying specific actions to implement; easy to identify and understand

2) Partially Defined Problem: goal is clear with some guideline, but the resolutions are many and not as easy to identify

3) Ill- Defined Problem: clear parameters, but not easy to resolve. Even if some solutions are implemented, some of those affected will disagree with them

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Types of teams

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1) Multidisciplinary Teams: Various subjects, individuals do not see each other as part of a team, IEP/504 plans are implemented separtley

2) Interdisciplinary Team: members share responsibilities, but are primarily responsible for seperate subjects. Team will also assess and implement plans individually by subject, but they will share results, devlope plans, meet regularly, and meet with families as a team.

3) Transdiciplinary Team: members teach, learn, and work together across the subjects. Team includes staff and family, and they work together to devlope plans. Members share responsiblity and accountability, and do all assessments, observing, and recording together.

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5 Conflict Response Styles

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1) Competitive: winning regardless of negative repercussions: used when decisions need to be made quickly or ethics are at stake

2) Avoidance: accept decisions without question. Can be used when the person knows the conflict will resolve itself

3) Accommodating: one person sets asides their own needs for the better of the group. Best used when the relationship is more important than winning, but make sure the accommadation is not damgining something important to you.

4) Compromising: each person gives up something important to them. No one is really satisfied with this approach.

5) Collaboration: everyone works together for a win-win solution. Not appropriate when a decision needs to be made urgently or the matter is trivial to all involved.

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Continuum of SPED Services in IL

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1) early childhood special ed.

2) speech and language

3) nonpublic SPED programs

4) related services like PT and OT

5) self contained placements

6) private or residential placements

7) private or residential placements

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Common Factors that Influence Problem Solving on Teams

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1) diversity amongst teams members-mainly cognitive diversity

2) psychological safety- if a member does not feel safe, than they will not contribute

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Support Strong Feedback and Communication on Teams

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1) encourage feedback with online check-ins or anonymous surveys

2) practice active listening

3) provide measurable feedback and data

4) send praise

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UDL Components and Examples

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1) Engagement- intrest is stimulated and student is motivated. Think CRP in lessons.

2) Representation- present info. and content in various ways. Think about teaching in lectures, evidence chases, etc.

3) Action and Expression- differentiate ways students can express what they know. Give students oppertunity to choose how they are assessed: think outside of the box for FRQ's or tests.

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Components of Collaboration

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1) Interpersonal Communication

2) Conflict Resolution

3) Task Mangement