59421843 INC3701 799584
Makhaza Mbongiseni
Goodenough
Student 59421843
number
Assignment 04
number
Module INC3701
code
Subject INCLUSIVE
name EDUCATION
Unique 799584
assignment
Number
1
, 59421843 INC3701 799584
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define curriculum differentiation
Curriculum differentiation involves the modification of the learning environment,
teaching methodologies, teaching strategies and the content of the curriculum to take
into consideration the ability level, interests and background of a learner (DBE,
2011). Curriculum differentiation is a key strategy for responding to the needs of
learners with diverse learning styles and needs. It involves processes of modifying,
changing, adapting, extending, and varying teaching methodologies, teaching
strategies, assessment strategies and the content of the curriculum.
1.2. Outline the significance of curriculum differentiation in a classroom context.
It is the most logical way to respond to learners’ diversity in their learning
environment
It promotes the progress of each learner in a general curriculum
It maximises learners’ growth and facilitates individuals’ success.
It acknowledges that each learner learns differently
It promote different learning styles during the learning process
1.3. Describe factors that determine differentiation of the curriculum.
a) Readiness level
“Readiness level is a learner’s current proximity to specified knowledge,
understanding, and skills”. It is shaped by prior learning, life experiences, attitudes
towards schooling as well as cognitive and metacognitive proficiency Tomlinson and
Imbeau (2010:).
b) Learners’ interest
Learners’ interest is “that which engages the attention, curiosity, and involvement of
a student” (Tomlinson & Imbeau, 2010).
c) Learners’ profile
A learner’s profile provides information on the learner’s skills, likes, strengths,
preferences, personal characteristics, cultural, linguistic, experiential background
and challenges of the learners and their families (Salend, 2011).
1.4. Discuss the following elements of curriculum to be differentiated.
1.4.1. Differentiation of the content.
Differentiation of the content refers to a teaching pedagogy whereby one concept
or topic is presented to the learners at various levels of complexity (Walton,
2013). The teacher provides learners with the same curricular areas but at
varying levels of difficulty. For example, during Life Skills or Life orientation,
learners who function at a high level can record the types and number of
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Makhaza Mbongiseni
Goodenough
Student 59421843
number
Assignment 04
number
Module INC3701
code
Subject INCLUSIVE
name EDUCATION
Unique 799584
assignment
Number
1
, 59421843 INC3701 799584
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define curriculum differentiation
Curriculum differentiation involves the modification of the learning environment,
teaching methodologies, teaching strategies and the content of the curriculum to take
into consideration the ability level, interests and background of a learner (DBE,
2011). Curriculum differentiation is a key strategy for responding to the needs of
learners with diverse learning styles and needs. It involves processes of modifying,
changing, adapting, extending, and varying teaching methodologies, teaching
strategies, assessment strategies and the content of the curriculum.
1.2. Outline the significance of curriculum differentiation in a classroom context.
It is the most logical way to respond to learners’ diversity in their learning
environment
It promotes the progress of each learner in a general curriculum
It maximises learners’ growth and facilitates individuals’ success.
It acknowledges that each learner learns differently
It promote different learning styles during the learning process
1.3. Describe factors that determine differentiation of the curriculum.
a) Readiness level
“Readiness level is a learner’s current proximity to specified knowledge,
understanding, and skills”. It is shaped by prior learning, life experiences, attitudes
towards schooling as well as cognitive and metacognitive proficiency Tomlinson and
Imbeau (2010:).
b) Learners’ interest
Learners’ interest is “that which engages the attention, curiosity, and involvement of
a student” (Tomlinson & Imbeau, 2010).
c) Learners’ profile
A learner’s profile provides information on the learner’s skills, likes, strengths,
preferences, personal characteristics, cultural, linguistic, experiential background
and challenges of the learners and their families (Salend, 2011).
1.4. Discuss the following elements of curriculum to be differentiated.
1.4.1. Differentiation of the content.
Differentiation of the content refers to a teaching pedagogy whereby one concept
or topic is presented to the learners at various levels of complexity (Walton,
2013). The teacher provides learners with the same curricular areas but at
varying levels of difficulty. For example, during Life Skills or Life orientation,
learners who function at a high level can record the types and number of
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