CCLD 3 309 Plan and implement curriculum

frameworks for early education

K3D326 The importance and implications of a

differentiated approach to the provision of
learning experiences for children

Basically a differentiated approach is important because

it allows EVERY child access to the activities you are
providing, regardless of age, ability, physical disability,
behavioural difficulties, communication needs or social
issues. The implications are that you have to plan your
activities carefully so that all children can join into all
activities and benefit from them. It also allows you to
set new challenges for certain children, boost the self
esteem of children who have undertaken this task before
because they are familiar with it. It allows you to assess
how well a child is doing and plan what the next steps are
for them.

Differentiation is parallel to inclusion in that it allows all

children access to learning but the practitioner has to
adapt their approach accordingly eg making visuals for
children who are EAL (English as an addition language),
helping children with communication problems eg maybe
using sign language, encouraging shy children to join in,
children who have behavioural difficulties might have
their own coloured mat to sit on during circle time etc...