Week 23 - 25/03/14 - It's good to be different...

This week started with a review of the previous week's material - legislation. Tamara seemed to think that the previous week's class had been overly teacher led and boring to the extreme, I certainly didn't think that was true. While much emphasis is often placed on having exciting, active, laugh a minute classes, at times it's good to get back to some old fashioned sitting with my pen in hand, listening to the tutor as they reveal facts and figures, then frantically scribble down what I remember. In fact it took me back to my old History classes in school, nothing is quite like a spot of nostalgia. 

Of course, we are all different, hence the need for differentiation, as we went on to discuss

the need for teachers to monitor their own approach to teaching so it doesn't just mimic the style they personally prefer - see previous blog

So why are we revisiting Differentiation?

Well, in a few weeks we will have another mini teach session in class, and Tamara is wanting to see a lesson that showcases inclusive practice and differentiation.

We engaged in a four group carousel exercise, discussing and ultimately reporting back on the following activities:

• Stretch and Support.
• Equality and Diversity.
• Active learning.
• Reasonable adjustments. 

some notes from the exercises