Increasing teacher confidence to use AAC during whole class teaching using a gradual release of responsibility approach with coaching
| Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| 3:10 PM - 3:25 PM |
| River View Room 05 |
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Increasing teacher confidence to use AAC during whole class teaching using a gradual release of responsibility approach with coaching
3:10 PM - 3:25 PMPresentation summary
Aim(s): To increase teacher’s self-rated confidence to model AAC during whole class teaching using a gradual release of responsibility (GRoR) approach.
Method: As part of a communication partner training model, three teachers with students with complex communication needs (CCN) in their classroom were provided with coaching and structured practice through a GRoR matrix. The matrix covers four areas: planning, implementation, fluency and problem solving. In addition to that, the release stages are ‘I do, you watch’ (modelled), ‘I do, you help’ (shared), ‘You do, I help’ (guided), ‘You do, I watch’ (independent). Teachers were asked to rate themselves in the four areas regarding their confidence to model AAC or ALDs pre and post. A post survey was also used to gather teacher feedback.
Results: Pre data indicated that all teachers rated themselves in the four areas as needing support at the level of ‘I do, you watch’. After 5 weeks of support, all teachers rated themselves higher on the matrix. Teachers reported in the post survey that the GRoR approach with coaching was an effective and reassuring way to support the process.
Key messages
2. How to include AAC into whole class teaching
3. How SLPs and teachers can collaborate effectively to implement AAC
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