ESSAY : Which of the consultant/coaching protocol steps would you consider essential when providing consultation to a teacher of a student with ASD?

Which of the consultant/coaching protocol steps would you consider essential when providing consultation to a teacher of a student with ASD? Defend your choice.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Consultation is an important aspect when training teachers of ASD children. It helps the teacher identify opportunities, come up with new ideas, and assist them with decision-making. The most crucial step in the consultant protocols is the goal setting. The setting of relevant goals helps the teacher and the consultant address the significant issues facing the students in the classroom (Racene, 2017). The goals and objectives set help to provide a long-term vision for the teachers while also giving them short-term motivation to make the changes they need to when it comes to their teaching practices. Furthermore, goal setting helps the teacher and the consultant identify and determine the teaching areas and practices that need a change if the child’s education is to improve (Bath & Bethishou, 2020). Identifying these areas gives the teacher a chance to work and research them thoroughly while also attending essential workshops and training programs to address the shortcomings in their teaching techniques. Allowing the teacher…