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Originally Posted by bountyangel
KNOWLEDGE POINT K3D326, The importance and implications of a differentiated approach to the provision of learning experiences for children. I am really struggling with this and would really appreciate any help that anyone is able to give me.
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Basically a differentiated approach is important because it allows EVERY child access to the activities you are providing, regardless of age, ability, physical disability, behavioural difficulties, communication needs or social issues. The implications are that you have to plan your activities carefully so that all children can join into all activities and benefit from them. It also allows you to set new challenges for certain children, boost the self esteem of children who have undertaken this task before because they are familiar with it. It allows you to assess how well a child is doing and plan what the next steps are for them.
Differentiation is parallel to inclusion in that it allows all children access to learning but the practitioner has to adapt their approach accordingly eg making visuals for children who are EAL (English as an addition language), helping children with communication problems eg maybe using sign language, encouraging shy children to join in, children who have behavioural difficulties might have their own coloured mat to sit on during circle time etc...
Hope this helps...............
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