[SENco-forum] differentiation inset

Smalls steps and repetition are great but they must be multi-sensory or they
will not work for those with Dyslexia - they will however still work for
those with general learning difficulties - a win /win situation.

Ask the forum for practical examples for the teachers to try out.

Try running a whole sentence together for the teachers to read - to
demonstrate the impact of visual problems/dyslexia for readers.

Talk for a few minutes turning your head away at key points so they  miss
the vital info (APD or hearing difficulties). Then ask some questions etc
etc

I am sure everyone out there has better examples.

Once the teacher realises where learning is breaking down for some students
it is much easier to offer ( and have them remember) some general or
specific strategies.

Remember your audience while likely to be auditory learners (like lectures
from the front) will also include visual, kinaesthetic & mixed learners who
prefer to see, feel or experience. Case histories and concrete examples will
also help.

Sharon Tringham

A little while ago I asked for some help with preparing inset on
differentiation for primary colleagues.  I had a few very helpful  replies
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