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

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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

Assessment for Learning

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(Assessment Online – TKI - http://assessment.tki.org.nz/

What do we need to do first?

What assessments/tools/frameworks can you use with students?

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What do we need to do first?

Are all appropriate for students with special education needs?

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Examples of Assessment/tools/frameworks

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

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Where would you place some of the examples now?

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

Welcome to the dinner party

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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

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Implementing into practice

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Giangreco, M.F (2011)

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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Implementing into practice

Case Study…

Amy is a Year 3 student with ASD.

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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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