Content Mastery:An Overview

Ben HowardTracy TrinkleAnna Tuttle

Content Mastery- History

• Developed out of University of Houston

• A system to assist classroom teachers regarding appropriate instructional content and strategies for students with learning disabilities” (Riegel & Mathey, 1981)

Content Mastery- Purpose

• To act as LD supplement to Regular Education Curriculum.

• Not a full-time program.• Set students on a path to success in

mainstream classrooms.

Content Mastery- Process

• Students attend CM workshops as needed.

• During this time, they receive instruction from CM teachers and aides.

• After instruction is completed, students return to classroom.

Content Mastery-Process

Tools used to aid students:• Taped Textbooks• Highlighted Materials• Assignments and tests read

aloud• Speech recognition software• Study groups (Patty, 2008)

Content Mastery- Teacher Responsibilities• Coordinate with other involved

school personnel.• Providing consultative assistance to

general education teacher.• Provide appropriate environment

guidance and learning climate.• Keep accurate and complete sign-in

records.• Complete all requested forms and

records including walk-in data, failure data, grade checks, etc.

Content Mastery- Teacher Responsibilities cont.

• Establish and maintain student and teacher files, content mastery files, sign-in sheets, lesson plans worksheets, and teacher notes.

• Implement specific I.E.P. objectives at the student’s level of competency.

• Evaluate student’s progress in terms of stated objectives.

• Participate in admission, review, and dismissal committee meetings (Patty, 2008).