2.3 Mr Charlie Anderson is an experienced teacher at Starters full-service school. In his quest to identify and support learners with learning barriers in his class, he put together an inventory of the strengths and needs of the learners across a broad spectrum.Onthebasisoftheinformationgathered,he found a learner who needed extra support and he invited the learner’s parents to be part of the formulation of the individual support plan to support the identified learner. The review date was set for the learner unfortunately at the time of the reviews they found that the plan did not work as the learner had not shown any signs of progress.

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2.3 Mr Charlie Anderson is an experienced teacher at Starters full-service school. In his quest to identify and support learners with learning barriers in his class, he put together an inventory of the strengths and needs of the learners across a broad spectrum.Onthebasisoftheinformationgathered,he found a learner who needed extra support and he invited the learner’s parents to be part of the formulation of the individual support plan to support the identified learner. The review date was set for the learner unfortunately at the time of the reviews they found that the plan did not work as the learner had not shown any signs of progress.
2.3.1 Discuss what the next step should be to ensure that the learner is assisted and also state who should be involved in that step. (3)

2.3.2 Explain the importance of assessments to teachers. (3)​​

GPT 3.5 · Answer

2.3.1 The next step to ensure that the learner is assisted would be to reassess the learner's needs and strengths. This may involve conducting further assessments or seeking additional information from the learner's parents or other professionals. It is important to involve a multidisciplinary team consisting of the teacher, special education teacher (if available), school counselor, and any other relevant professionals or specialists who can provide insights or recommendations for appropriate interventions and strategies. Collaboration and ongoing communication with the learner's parents are crucial in order to address the learner's specific needs effectively.

2.3.2 Assessments are important for teachers because they provide valuable information about the learner's current level of understanding and skills. They help teachers determine what the learner already knows and what areas they may need additional support or instruction in. Assessments help teachers set appropriate learning goals, plan instructional strategies, and differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of learners. They also aid in monitoring the progress and growth of learners over time. Through assessments, teachers can identify any potential learning barriers or difficulties that learners may have and make informed decisions about the necessary interventions or supports that are required to assist the learners in achieving their full potential.