Inclusive and accessible VET Differentiation Practice in Point College

TEACHING BY Working life methods VARIOUS Methods Examples of teaching methods (most of these are ‘learning by doing’ or ‘experiential’ or combine reflection, feedback and theory: Learning by thinking critically and producing knowledge Learning by reflecting Learning by being coached Learning by watching Learning by competing Learning by imitating Learning through virtual environments Learning by practising (‘trial and error’) Learning through simulation and role play Learning through feedback Learning through conversation Learning through games Learning by teaching and helping   Learning by real-world problem-solving  Use many different methods to motivate students and get good results!! Learning by listening, transcribing Learning through enquiry Learning by drafting and sketching

Assessment of Skills learned Skills demonstrations Written Verbal Tasks Tests Presentations Examinations Role plays Flexibility in assessment

Differentiation in practice Special needs teacher in classroom (2 teachers together) 3 - 4 students working together with special teacher in other classroom Creative teaching methods Remedial teaching (tukiopetus) Material in plain language (selkeä kieli) Many different methods

Differentiation in practice Guidance counsellor Special needs teacher School social worker (kuraattori) School psychologist Tutor-teacher (student group leader) Municipal youth worker (social work) Church youth worker (priest) Teamwork for the student’s best

Individual study plan Each student draws up the student’s individual study plan, which covers the student’s individual choices, progress in studies, assessment of learning, identification and recognition of the student’s competencies, on-the-job learning places and periods, and vocational skills demonstrations. Students are entitled toidentification and recognition of their prior competencies that may also reduce the duration of their studies. Flexibility in assessment

All students in vocational education and training have the right to receive sufficient personal and other educational guidance as needed. Vocational institutions are required to pay particular attention to the counselling and guidance of students with learning difficulties, absences from school or problems with everyday life. Many different methods

Individual education plan Once a student’s learning difficulties have been identified, planning and implementation of support measures are started immediately, taking into account the information acquired on the student’s study performance and their needs for support during basic education. Students in need of special educational or student welfare services are provided with an individual education plan. This plan must set out details of the qualification to be completed, the requirements and scope of the qualification, the individual curriculum drawn up for the student, as well as the student welfare services and support required for studying. The purpose of special support is to help and support students so as to guarantee them equal opportunities to complete their upper secondary school studies. Teamwork for the student’s best