[senco-forum] primary differentiation

Hello Anusia
  As I understand it, there are six ways in which you can differentiate work
  By task - do something different
  By resource - eg provide writing frames
  By content - eg same task, different readability level
  By outcome - same content, same task, assess what they have done
  By response - oral, written, drawn
  By support - see if they can do it with help

  There's not much I'd recommend from my LA website that I've not found explained elsewhere but I think this is as succinct as anything I've seen.
  http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/cypf/media/pdf/8/q/Part_5__Meeting_Individual_Needs.pdf

  As for trying to get people to do it when it is easier to just differentiate by outcome - well, it makes pupils more successful!  Once you have the materials in place, you can use them again.   And a different response (eg draw a picture of the main character which must fit with the book) can actually be easier to assess than traditional written outcomes.

  Hope this helps.
  Amanda
  Secondary SENCO
  Cornwall

anusianena at aol.com wrote:
  Dear all
I have been asked to lead a staff meeting on differentiation at my small primary school. Any suggestions for things to include? I feel this could be a real opportunity to change some of the thinking still present about differentiation "by outcome" being the only way not to overload teachers.

I know this is a vague and wide topic, but would be very grateful for any ideas which could be suitable from R to Y6!

Many thanks.

Anusia
Primary SENCO

Amanda
Secondary SENCO
Cornwall