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 strengths and needs to understand why the initial plan did not work. This could involve conducting additional assessments, such as observations, interviews, or standardized tests, to gain a deeper understanding of the learner's specific challenges and barriers to progress. It would be important to involve the learner's parents and other stakeholders, such as special education teachers or learning support specialists, in this process to gather different perspectives and expertise. Together, they can collaborate to develop a new individual support plan that takes into account the learner's unique needs and ensures appropriate and tailored interventions.

2.3.2 Assessments are important to teachers for several reasons. Firstly, assessments help teachers gather information about their students' current knowledge, skills, and abilities. This information allows teachers to understand where their students are in their learning journey and to make informed instructional decisions. Assessments also help identify areas where students may be struggling or facing barriers to learning, allowing teachers to provide targeted support and interventions. Additionally, assessments help teachers monitor student progress over time and determine the effectiveness of their teaching strategies and instructional interventions. By regularly assessing their students, teachers can better identify learning gaps and adjust their instruction accordingly. Overall, assessments play a crucial role in informing instruction and supporting student learning and growth.