A Holistic Assessment Approach to Support Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms

The number of students requiring special education support in middle and high schools across Canada continue to rise, but teachers are challenged in implementing accommodations within students’ individual education plans due to large class sizes, limited time and lack of resources. Therefore, the objective of this project is to develop a prototype of a holistic assessment technology application which involves the collaboration of students, parents and teachers to minimize the time required to identify students’ needs, design effective instructional strategies aligned to learner profiles, and increase student engagement and motivation to learn. The client discovery will determine the demand for the product as well as the most critical components of the process within the product. It will determine how effective teachers and students perceive the product will be in helping them meet the needs of all students; and receive the educational support they need respectively.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kathy Snow

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

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