Create flexible learning environments that students can personalise
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Planning learning where everyone can participate and achieve’
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Take an inclusive approach
Take an inclusive approach
Linda Ojala describes how she uses a Universal Design for Learning framework.
Build in flexibility using UDL
Build in flexibility using UDL
Use the UDL guidelines to create environments students can adapt and customise.
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Offer flexible options
Offer flexible options
Creating flexible and responsive environments allows students to make choices about:
- tools and resources they might use (digital and non-digital)
- methods to share their ideas and understanding
- subject content
- how they physically access an environment
- order of learning tasks
- when to sit assessments
- who they might access for help
- the process to finish or complete a task
- who they might work and collaborate with.
Make it work for everyone
Make it work for everyone
Consider how a solution for one student can be offered as an option for everyone.
Minimise barriers and optimise flexibility at the outset.
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Identify student needs
Identify student needs
Support learners to understand their needs as learners.
Be sensitive to learners’ individual difference and their prior knowledge.
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Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
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Strategies for action:
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Value what each student bringsShow suggestions for Value what each student brings
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Establish a respectful class climateShow suggestions for Establish a respectful class climate
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Plan for everyone to participate and achieveShow suggestions for Plan for everyone to participate and achieve
- Create flexible learning environments
- Focus on what a student can do and their next steps
- Seek student feedback
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Take a community approachShow suggestions for Take a community approach
