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Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS MODULE 1: SETTING UP THE ENVIRONMENT WINTER 2014 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand what is meant by curriculum modification. Learn strategies and

  1. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS MODULE 1: SETTING UP THE ENVIRONMENT WINTER 2014 LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand what is meant by curriculum modification. Learn strategies and examples of curriculum modification. Explore application of curriculum modification based on individual children’s needs. CURRICULUM MODIFICATION WHY WHAT WHEN 1

  2. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment WHAT IS CURRICULUM MODIFICATION? “ A change to the ongoing classroom activity or materials in order to facilitate or maximize a child’s participation in planned activities, “ interactions, and routines. — Sandall, S., & Schwartz, I. (2008). Building blocks for teaching preschoolers with special needs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing. WHAT IS CURRICULUM MODIFICATION? SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT WHEN DO I MODIFY THE CURRICULUM? When a child is not fully participating in a meaningful way. 2

  3. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment WHY MODIFY THE CURRICULUM? Increased Access Participation learning! SIMPLE BUT INTENTIONAL SIMPLE … …BUT INTENTIONAL. • Easy to implement • Thoughtful planning • No additional resources • Deliberate implementation • Can use more than one • Immediate impact 3

  4. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment 8 TYPES OF CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS Environmental Support Peer Support Child Preferences Adult Support Materials Adaptation Invisible Support Special Equipment Simplify the Activity 8 TYPES OF CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS Environmental Support ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT “ Altering the physical, social, and temporal environment to promote participation, “ engagement, and learning. — Sandall, S., & Schwartz, I. (2008). Building blocks for teaching preschoolers with special needs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing. 4

  5. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment LET THE ENVIRONMENT DO THE “TALKING” Benefits: • Increases children’s independence • Doesn’t single out a particular child • Empowers children • Allows teachers to be more efficient PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS Change the Manage materials and supplies. space. Define Add visual boundaries. cues. PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING THE SPACE 5

  6. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING THE SPACE PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING THE SPACE PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS MANAGING MATERIALS 6

  7. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS MANAGING MATERIALS PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS MANAGING MATERIALS PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS DEFINING BOUNDARIES 7

  8. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS MANAGING MATERIALS PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS MANAGING MATERIALS 8

  9. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS ADDING VISUALS Visuals can be used to: • Establish rules and routines. • Support play. • Help children understand and regulate their emotions. • Enhance communication. PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR RULES AND ROUTINES PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR RULES AND ROUTINES 9

  10. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR RULES AND ROUTINES PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: TO SUPPORT PLAY PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: TO SUPPORT PLAY 10

  11. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: TO SUPPORT PLAY PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT 11

  12. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR COMMUNICATION 12

  13. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR COMMUNICATION PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR COMMUNICATION PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS 13

  14. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS VISUALS: FOR DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS MODIFICATION MATCH: LEARNING ACTIVITY 14

  15. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment MODIFICATION MATCH: PART 1 A C D B MODIFICATION MATCH: PART 2 A C B D REVIEW You learned: • What curriculum modification means • 8 general types of curriculum modification • Focus on environmental support modifications, including: – Physical adjustments – Visual supports 15

  16. Curriculum Modifications Series Module 1: Setting Up the Environment For more information, contact us at info@center-elp.org or 401-736-9020. www.center-elp.org WINTER 2014 16

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