Introduction to differentiation and adaptation of the classroom curriculum and school environment
November 2013
Collaboration for Success
Tena koutou/welcome
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Karapōtia te tamaiti i ngā ringaringa ātawhai maha, kia taea te kī atu, ko tāu rourou, ko tāku rourou ka pupū ake he
oranga pai
Surround the child with caring support, so that our collaborative interactions will produce positive outcomes
Introduction
Objective of the workshop
To begin the knowledge building and inquiry learning to embed differentiation and adaptation of the classroom curriculum and school environment into practice
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Getting to know you..
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Leaning
Go to youtube to watch the video Clip
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To understand and gain an overview of the concept of Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning
New Zealand Curriculum OnlineUniversal Design for Learning
Go to NZ Curriculum Online to watch the Video clip
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Differentiation & adaptation
To have a clear understanding of the definitions of differentiation and adaptation to the classroom curriculum and school environment
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Differentiations & adaptations
(Collaboration for Success: IEPs 2011, p12)
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“Differentiations are changes to the content of the school and classroom curriculum and expected
responses to it. These changes support students
to experience success”
“Adaptations are changes to the school and
classroom environment, teaching and learning
materials, and associated teaching strategies. These changes support students to access and respond to the school and classroom
environment”
What do we need to do first?
To understand what needs to be completed prior to differentiation and adaptation to the classroom curriculum and school environment
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Overall Teacher Judgement
What do we need to do first?
How well do we know the people in the group?
How well do you know your students?
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Knowledge of the student
Differentiation & adaptation
To consider 4 key areas when differentiating and adapting the classroom curriculum and school environment
To have a good understanding of differentiation and adaptation of the classroom curriculum and school environment in practice
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Differentiations & adaptations
(Collaboration for Success: IEPs 2011, p12)
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“Differentiations are changes to the content of the school and classroom curriculum and expected
responses to it. These changes support to experience success”
“Adaptations are changes to the school and
classroom environment, teaching and learning
materials, and associated teaching strategies. These changes support students to access and respond to the school and classroom
environment”
Differentiations & adaptations
What do you do to differentiate and adapt the classroom curriculum and school environment?
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Differentiation & adaptation
What are the barriers to differentiation and adaptation of the classroom curriculum and school environment?
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Implementing into practice
To explore different levels of differentiation and adaptation to the classroom curriculum and school environment
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Implementing into practice
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Multi level differentiation of the classroom
curriculum - same content, different
level and/or amount
Implementing into practice
Case Study…
Andrew is a Year 5 student who has delayed language and learning skills. He also exhibits challenging behaviours at times.
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Next steps
1. How can I capture success in differentiating and adapting the classroom curriculum and school environment?
2. How can I share my success with my colleagues in either my school or community?
3. How can I help review our approach to school and classroom curriculum task design so that it is more inclusive from the outset?
4. Where can I go for more information?
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