What Should Be Considered in Selecting Materials for Bilingual Exceptional Children?
The following guidelines represent some of the many considerations teachers should bear in mind when evaluating, selecting, adapting, or developing materials: • Know the specific language abilities of each student. • Include appropriate cultural experiences in material adapted or developed. • Ensure that material progresses at a rate commensurate with student needs and abilities. • Document the success of selected materials. • Adapt only specific materials requiring modifications, and do not attempt to change too much at one time. • Try out different materials and adaptations until an appropriate education for each student is achieved. • Strategically implement materials adaptations to ensure smooth transitions into the new materials. • Follow some consistent format or guide when evaluating materials. • Be knowledgeable about particular cultures and heritages and their compatibility with selected materials. • Follow a well-developed process for evaluating the success of adapted or deve
