Case study 7
The Kindergarten teacher is planning a unit of work for the Space and Geometry Strand (Substrands: Three-dimensional Space and Two-dimensional Space). In developing a whole class program to meet the learning needs of all students, the teacher needs to consider the particular learning needs of one student, James.
James uses a wheelchair for mobility and postural support. He has a height adjustable desk and a sloping desktop to accommodate his wheelchair. James can lift and hold light objects. He is working on increasing his fine motor skills for written communication as planned by the occupational therapist with his teacher. James has an appropriate pencil grip for a large triangular pencil. He is positioned on the floor, on a foam wedge, in his wheelchair, or in a standing frame, at various times during the day for specific activities as planned by the occupational therapist and physiotherapist with his teacher. This is designed to enable James to participate in class activities generally and provides opportunities for him to participate in particular activities in a supported weight-bearing position. James has good communication skills which support his social contact when participating in play contexts. |
- Collaborative curriculum planning
- Determining the starting point for instruction
- Selection of outcomes and content
- Teaching strategies for the learning experiences and assessment opportunities
- Learning experiences and assessment opportunities
- Feedback
- Evidence of learning
- Evaluating