Curriculum Differentiation for Pupils with Special Educational Needs – Primary

Summary

This is a two-hour seminar for whole staff which explores differentiation in the classroom as a methodology to enhance and facilitate inclusion for pupils with special educational needs.

Key Aims

The key aims of the seminar are:

• To introduce participants to the categories of special educational needs and possible implications for teaching and learning
• To introduce participants to differentiation as an instructional technique to cater for diversity
• To explore differentiation in terms of adapting content, process and product in relation to classroom planning
• To highlight practical strategies that may assist in differentiation

Format of Event

This seminar normally takes place in school over a two-hour period.It runs without a break and includes a workshop where teachers work collaboratively in identifying differentiation strategies that relate to various categories of special educational need.

Availability

To avail of this seminar: Request the seminar through the SESS Supports Scheme (‘In-school Support’).