Eleven-year-old Dylan has a mild disability that affects his learning. Dylan's teacher has learned that it helps him if she breaks up assignments into small chunks, explains exactly what's expected for each chunk, and gives him specific feedback about what he's doing well and how he needs to improve. Lately it's become obvious that Dylan needs guidance and support in his social interactions as well. On one occasion, Dylan throws a can of soda at classmate Everett (who has inadvertently spilled some paint on one of Dylan's art projects), and Everett receives a gash in the forehead requiring several stitches. School policy requires that Dylan be suspended for 3 days for his intentional act of physical aggression. Before he is sent home, the principal reminds him of the rules in the school conduct manual, being sure to describe these rules in concrete terms. The principal also asks Dylan to reflect on the harm that he has caused Everett. When Dylan returns to school after his suspension, his teacher coaches him on basic social skills, such as expressing disagreement and anger tactfully and appropriately, and she privately praises Dylan whenever she notices him engaging in prosocial behavior.

Is Dylan's teacher using strategies that will enhance Dylan's moral development? Explain your answer, identifying any strategies she may be using.

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