Curriculum Differentiation for Pupils with Special Educational Needs: Post-Primary

Summary

This seminar 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
• To provide participants with information on further reading, resources and materials to assist in applying differentiation methodologies in the classroom.

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).