By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences 

a) Design learning materials according to the class learners’ needs;

b) Adapt examination and assessment materials;

c) Create digital resources to complement class materials;

d) Adapt the physical and social environment according to the class learners’ needs;

e) Adapt language-based classroom materials while applying UDL;

f)Adapt science/numeracy classroom materials while applying UDL;

g) Adapt classroom materials to different levels following curriculum guidelines.

Knowledge

a) Identify the different learning styles of class learners;

b) Identify and implement changes in the class learners’ physical and social environment;

c) Identify what materials need to be adapted according to the class learners’ needs;

d) Describe how Numeracy, Literacy and digital resources can be adapted according to the class learners’ needs;

e) Describe and reflect on the collaborative methods used in the classroom between subject/class teachers and LSEs concerning the adaptation of materials;

f) Identify and adapt material within early years, primary and secondary school settings;

g) Identify what accommodations/adaptations are mostly suitable to the classroom learners’ needs with knowledge of the different learning styles.

Skills

a) Alter and adapt lesson materials;

b) Alter instructional arrangements according to the classroom learners’ needs;

c) Apply the principles of UDL to adapt classroom materials;

d) Evaluate the Universal Design for Learning and the framework into practice in a classroom setting;

e) Design assessment materials to accommodate the class learners’ needs.