course component
Use the Relate Think Sheet: A Cognitive Strategy for Inclusion Classrooms
(Any subject area)
Matthew F. Curran
Subject Area: Any subject area
Course Title: Use the Relate Think Sheet: A Cognitive Strategy for Inclusion Classrooms
Course Requirements: Video Program and Assessment
Course Description: This skill focused course demonstrates the use of a content enhancement tool, The RELATE Think Sheet, to increase student performance in inclusive classrooms. This tool, developed by Edwin Ellis, has shown to be effective in raising the achievement of students with learning disabilities and is a powerful way to help all students in inclusive settings. It can be difficult for students to gain meaningful understanding of sophisticated concepts. This deep understanding of concepts is a critical ingredient for students to demonstrate mastery in written assessments. Magruder High School students who are in special education used this tool as part of their instructional routine and had a 19.7 percent passing rate increase on the state social studies assessment. The first half of the workshop provides the strategy's underpinnings and describes how to teach the strategy in the classroom. The second half is dedicated to participants' practicing the strategy.
Course Objectives:
Participants will gain knowledge about:
1. RELATE Think Sheet examples
2. Critical elements of a RELATE Think Sheet
3. Developing a sample RELATE Think Sheet for their individual
content area
4. Issues that arise during the development process
Course Assessment:
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the online assessment after viewing the video program.
Alignment with Standards:
Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory Standards
West Ed
LD Online
Professional Development Points: 2
Additional points may be earned through completion of follow-up activities.
Additional Helps: Follow-up activities and resources
It is recommended that participants in the video course complete follow-up activities to deepen their knowledge and skills. When these activities are completed in accordance with local staff development guidelines, participants may be able to earn additional professional development credit. Contact your local staff development office for determining how you might receive credit for completing the video program and additional credit for completing follow-up activities.
Follow-up Activity 1: Action Research
Follow-up Activity 2: Plan a lesson
Follow-up Activity 3: Explore and share resources
