Type of Instruction Student
Response
Evidence/comments
1-step routine
instructions with
referent present
Johnny follows this type of instruction consistently. He responds to
personalised instructions as well as instructions given to the whole class.
Johnny is one of the first students to respond.
1-step routine
instructions with
referent absent
Johnny follows this type of instruction consistently. He responds to
personalised instructions as well as instructions given to the whole class.
Johnny is one of the first students to respond.
1-step non-routine
instructions with
referent present
E
Johnny is reluctant to follow instructions with which he is not fully
confident. He often refuses to attempt to undertake non-routine instructions,
saying
I can’t
. It is unclear how much of this is due to an over-reliance
on routines, a lack of confidence or difficulty comprehending the meaning
of what has been communicated.
1-step non-routine
instructions with at
least one referent
absent
O
Johnny is reluctant to follow instructions with which he is not fully
confident. He often refuses to attempt to undertake non-routine instructions,
saying
I can’t
. It is unclear how much of this is due to an over-reliance
on routines, a lack of confidence or difficulty comprehending the meaning
of what has been communicated.
2-step routine
instructions with
referent present
requiring sequential
actions
Johnny follows this type of instruction when he can see the referent.
2-step routine
instructions with
referent present and
non-sequential actions
Johnny follows consistently when he can see the referent.
2-step routine
instructions with
referent absent
requiring sequential
actions
#
Johnny follows most 2-step routine instructions that require sequential
actions when he can’t see the referent.
2-step routine
instructions with
referent absent and
non-sequential actions
E
Johnny follows around 50% of 2-step routine instructions that require
non-sequential actions when he can’t see the referent.
2-step non-routine
instructions with
referent present
requiring sequential
actions
O
Johnny is reluctant to follow this type of instruction. He often refuses
to attempt to undertake non-routine instructions, saying
I can’t
.
If the teacher persists he may undertake one step or may require additional
supports throughout the task.
Summary
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Support Materials for Students with Special Education Needs
English K–6
Case Studies
Case study 5
