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Differentiation
'Teachers should teach the knowledge, skills and understanding in ways that suit their pupils' abilities.'
(QCA 1999 National Curriculum Documents)
Differentiation in the 14-19 languages classroom is essential if all students are to achieve their full potential as language learners. In any language group, there will be students with different abilities and it is important to go through the following process when planning language activities:
- Identifying the student’s existing knowledge, concepts, skills and attitudes
- Observing the process by which the student tackles tasks
- Analysing and evaluating the product or final outcome of the task so that plans can be made for the future.
Schemes of work for any language course for learners in the 14-19 age group will need to include differentiated activities and as the teacher becomes familiar with individual groups, he or she will be aware of any students with special educational needs (SEN), those on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and those who may be gifted and talented.
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Differentiation in GCSE |
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