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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

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WINTER 2014

CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS MODULE 1: SETTING UP THE ENVIRONMENT

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

WHAT WHEN WHY

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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.

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WHAT

IS CURRICULUM MODIFICATION?

BIG IMPACT

SMALL CHANGE,

WHEN

DO I MODIFY THE CURRICULUM? When a child is not fully participating in a meaningful way.

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WHY

MODIFY THE CURRICULUM?

Participation

Access

Increased learning!

SIMPLE BUT INTENTIONAL

SIMPLE…

Easy to implement
No additional resources
Can use more than one

…BUT INTENTIONAL.

Thoughtful planning
Deliberate implementation
Immediate impact

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8 TYPES OF CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS

Environmental Support Special Equipment Materials Adaptation Adult Support Simplify the Activity Peer Support Child Preferences Invisible Support

8 TYPES OF CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS

Environmental Support

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

Altering the physical, social, and temporal environment to promote participation, engagement, and learning.

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—Sandall, S., & Schwartz, I. (2008). Building blocks for teaching preschoolers with special needs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.

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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 space.

Manage materials and supplies.

Define boundaries. Add visual cues.

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

CHANGING THE SPACE

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

CHANGING THE SPACE

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

CHANGING THE SPACE

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

MANAGING MATERIALS

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

MANAGING MATERIALS

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

MANAGING MATERIALS

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

DEFINING BOUNDARIES

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

MANAGING MATERIALS

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

MANAGING MATERIALS

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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

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR RULES AND ROUTINES

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: TO SUPPORT PLAY

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: TO SUPPORT PLAY

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: TO SUPPORT PLAY

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR COMMUNICATION

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR COMMUNICATION

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR COMMUNICATION

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

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PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS

PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS

VISUALS: FOR DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNERS MODIFICATION MATCH: LEARNING ACTIVITY

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MODIFICATION MATCH: PART 1

A B C D

MODIFICATION MATCH: PART 2

C A 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

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WINTER 2014

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