LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• I will be able to differentiate a lesson to provide for the needs of all learners.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• ALL- Understand the need to differentiate and identify strategies to support EAL, SEN and G and T pupils

• MOST – Be able to plan lessons which incorporate different learning needs and learning styles

• SOME- Plan lessons that include personalised learning

Starter

• ODD ONE OUT

• Work in pairs

• Find the odd one out from each list

WHO DO WE NEED TO DIFFERENTIATE FOR?

TASK:

In pairs list as many learning needs we need to consider when we plan a lesson

LEARNING NEEDS

WHO DO WE NEED TO DIFFERENTIATE FOR?

TASK:

Under each heading write the names of pupils you teach that may fall into that category

Gifted and Talented/Higher Ability

• Pupils in this range need to be stretched otherwise they may get bored or de-motivated to learn.

•Identify the learning outcome for these pupils

•Have alternative activities/tasks

•Have extension activities for these pupils

•Utilise these pupils to lead learning

•Allow for open ended/independent tasks

EAL Pupils

• Pupils in this group may need some language support. Some of these pupils may also be G and T or may have SEN so you may need to include these elements.

•Identify the learning outcome for these pupils

•Have translation sheets

•Pair with a ‘buddy’

•Provide a dictionary

•Produce differentated material with less demand on language skills

VAK

• Pupils may be Visual, Auditory or Kinaesthetic Learners. Do you know what are your pupils learning styles?

• Ensure you have elements of all of these in your lessons.

SEN

• This covers a broad range of needs.

• SEN may be physical, mental or emotional

SEN

• Dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, anger management, Autistic Spectrum, ADHD, ADD, Sight impairment, Hearing Impairment, Speech difficulties, physical disability, medical condition, BESD,

Types of Differentiation

• Differentiation by outcome

• Differentiation through pace

• Differentiation by change of task/activity

• Differentiation by altering tasks or activities

• Differentiation through support

Strategies

What are strategies for differentiating a lesson?

• How do teachers differentiate a lesson by changing the content?

• How do teachers differentiate a lesson by changing the process?

• How do teachers differentiate a lesson by changing the product?

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• I will be able to differentiate a lesson to provide for the needs of all learners.