Identification should include
- support personnel (e.g., special education instructional assistant, instructional technology resource teacher [ITRT])
- peer and collaborative instruction
- instructional resources (e.g., manipulatives)
- personal resources (e.g., the teacher’s own background knowledge, cultural competencies, personal items for classroom)
- technology (e.g., learning management systems [LMS])
- emergency procedures/equipment.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- Who are some support personnel from whom a teacher can learn?
- What should one look for in a mentor?
Communication
- How can one benefit from collaborating with colleagues?
- Why is staff development important?
Leadership
- How can a teacher involve community leaders in his/her classroom?
- What are some benefits of using technology in the classroom?
Management
- Who might assist a teacher with technology?
- Why is it important to know emergency procedures?