1. PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
FD STL – YR 1
PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

2. DIFFERENTIATION What is differentiation?
How is it used to support the learning and development of pupils in school?
How does differentiation improve access to the curriculum for pupils?
Give an example of differentiation from your own experience/observation in school? Indicate its effectiveness and success?

3. Task – 10 mins Starting with the statement
Differentiation should ……………………..
In small groups identify 6 approaches/outcomes which differentiation in the classroom can bring about – use information you have found out or seen practically in your classroom experience – example
1 …accommodate all learning needs

4. Differentiation should
Accommodate all learning needs
Engage all learners
Challenge all learners
Engender feelings of success
Does not allow pupils to feel isolated or confused
Allow learners to engage with learning
Allow pupils to achieve and develop skills
Have a range of learning styles and methods

5. QUESTIONS TO EVALUATE DIFFERENTIATION
Are the objectives for the curriculum/software designed to ensure that the work provides an appropriate challenge for all learners?
Does the work offered build on prior learning?
Does the work offered allow for learners to succeed at their own level?
Are activities planned to remove any barriers to learner participation?
Are a range and variety of quality resources available?
Do the activities reflect attention span and pace of work?
Are all learners participating in the activity?
Is the activity(s) the most effective way of achieving the outcome?
Ref: University of Southampton ( )

6. < http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/education-20498356 >

7. SOURCES USED PRODUCING THIS PRESENTATION
Supporting Every Child, Walton A and Goddard G, (2009)
Southampton University PGCE programme notes ( ) – website accessed 11/11/11
How Children think and Learn, Wood D, (2005)
BBC NEWS (accessed 29/11/12)