Inclusive curriculum.pptx

This ppt covers topics related to inclusive curriculum, teaching strategies and modifications required in school for inclusive education.

1. SEMESTER - III MED 306 Inclusive Education Unit 3: Inclusive Instruction design Inclusive Curriculum By Asst. Prof. Madhuri Sheth Dr. D. y. Patil College of Education, Pimpri

2. Syllabus Unit – III Inclusive Instruction design 3.1 Inclusive Curriculum – modification, classification, according to the needs of the students 3.2 Models in inclusive education 3.3 Inclusive Lesson planning and Instructional strategies 3.4 Collaboration & co-operative learning 3.5 Peer-mediated instruction and interventions Unit – IV Organization and Assessment of Inclusive Classroom 4.1 Physical layout of Inclusive classroom 4.2 Special assistance to children 4.3 Meeting student’s personal care and medication needs. 4.4 Promoting Social competence in inclusive classroom. 4.5 Educational reports, intelligence tests, Achievement tests, teacher based assessments.

3. Practical: Critical study of any Special teacher training college or Institutes  Study following Points of special teacher training institute need to include in file: 1] Introduction 2] Objectives 3] Vision 4] Mission 5] Infrastructural Facilities 6] Section wise work: Administration and academic work 7] Other activities of institute 8] Educational Importance 9] Special features of institute 9] Interview/ Questionnaire analysis 10] Report writing of visit 11] photos of visit

4. Inclusive curriculum An inclusive curriculum is universal and intended to improve the experience, skills and attainment of all students including those in protected characteristic groups. Curriculum should consists of………. understand the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals Use creative teaching methodology Pay special attention to accommodation and modifications followed in the classroom for teaching and assessment of students

5. Inclusive curriculum Curriculum objectives, teaching methods, assessment techniques, learning environment, syllabus/content Learning goals suitable to all students with diverse needs Teachers may use differentiated instruction techniques, technology for various purposes Modify the physical environment Integrate adaptive technologies adopt culturally responsive language

6. Curriculum Adaptations

7. Changes in teaching methodology Universal Design for Learning

8. Universal Design for Learning creating a greater sense of belonging for students with special needs with general education students three UDL principles – Representation Expression Engagement This curriculum-design allows fostering a sense of inclusivity may increase their ability to absorb the material

9. Differentiated instruction A process of teaching and learning for students of differing abilities in the same class.

10. Seven Wonders of Learning Feeling, Touching, Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Laughing, and Loving are the seven wonders of learning It is method in which general education and special education teachers work in collaboration to plan lesson teaching strategies monitor the progress of students manage the classroom for overall development of all. Collaborative Teaching

11. Buddy System A Buddy is appointed from the class, keeping in mind the needs and personality of the student. A Buddy can be paired in several ways: New admission with older students A low achiever with a high achiever Behavioral challenging with adults Quiet child with a talkative child. Academically bright with one having academic difficulties. A timely rewarding of the Buddy helps in maintaining the positive behaviour and willingness to help other students.

12. Some of the major issues related to Special Needs Children Curriculum are as follows: Opportunity not for all Disability related concepts and studies are ignored Rigid examination system School infrastructural difficulties Negative attitude of teachers Stigmas about CWSN Insufficient institutional materials Lack of/limited involvement in sports Few trained sign language teachers

13. Curricular Adaptations and Modifications According to NCERT (2015), “Adaptation refers to adjusting assessments, material, curriculum, or classroom environment to accommodate a student’s needs so he/she can participate in, and achieve the teaching-learning goals” Curricular adaptations allow students with disabilities to participate in inclusive environments by compensating for learners’ weaknesses. equal opportunity to all

14. Modifications can be made in: • Teaching and learning environment inside the classroom and the school; • Teaching and learning strategies to meet the individual differences; • Teaching and learning support materials that enhance a learner’s performance and allow at least partial participation in a learning activity; • Level of support by all means (manpower and technology); and • Flexibility in assessment.

15. Importance of Curriculum adaptation Facilitates the teaching-learning process Simplify and reduce the content All learners get access to quality and meaningful learning experiences. CWSN do not feel excluded

16. principles should be considered for adapting the curriculum: should not change the original concept of the curriculum objective of the instructional material should remain same Providing same experiences, compensatory activities should be planned Facilitate maximum participation of children Assessment criteria can also be modified

17. Curriculum Accommodations Students receiving accommodations read the same material and take the same tests as their peers without disabilities. The changes do not alter or lower the standards or expectations for a subject or test. Example: students lacking reading skills provided with audio tape version of textbook.

18. Alterations such as ……… seating the child in front alterations in class work and homework such as individualising assignments, regarding length, number, due date, topic alterations in examinations such as multiple choice questions, oral examinations, reading of question paper, allowance for spelling errors Instructional strategies Learning material

19. Accommodations & Adaptations for Cognitive Impairments & Intellectual Disabilities Seated at a distraction-free place Provided printed materials early Given reading handouts in the form of graphic organizers, mind maps, pictures Short sentences and a simple vocabulary information in both oral and written formats more than one way for demonstrating or explaining Allowed use of technology flexibility in classroom procedures use of captioned videos

20. Accommodations & Adaptations for Physical Impairment Welcoming and comfortable environment in class proper seating places Ensure free movement opportunities for participation by planning alternative activities in advance to use assistive technology like screen reading software, recorders, keyboards, grippers, thick pencils peer buddy for assistance in classroom

21. Accommodation & Adaptations for Visually Impaired /Low Vision Provided magnifying glass with light increase of font size of the smart board while teaching Provided oral information along with written by the teacher reading aloud Granted extra time for completing the work Allowed use of a Smart Board with text conversion software that allows the student to access the electronic version of the notes with a Screen Reading or Voice Software. Seated away from the window to avoid glare.

22. Types of Assistive Technologies Visual Aids: convert on-screen text into Braille, Magnify certain portions of the screen text Even convert certain portions of the text into audio. Some commonly used visual aids are: Typo scope Light filtering lenses Screen Readers Talking calculators Electronic Braille Notetaker

23. Typo scope Light filtering lenses Screen Readers Talking calculators Electronic Braille Notetaker

24. Audio Aids/Hearing Aids help amplify the sounds the student wants to hear Personal Amplifiers: A personalamplifier is a small box with a mic and a listening cord attached to it and is most useful for one to one, in-person conversation FM System (Frequency Modulation): An FM system uses radio broadcast technology, to bring the sound you want to hear, directly to your ears with this wireless system. One-to-One Communicators: Another person speaks in a microphone and the sound goes to the hearing aid or headset

25. Movement

26. Conclusion Inclusive Curriculum should takes into consideration and caters for the diverse needs, previous experiences, interests and personal characteristics of all learners. It attempts to ensure that all students are part of the shared learning experiences of the classroom and that equal opportunities are provided regardless of learner differences.