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INC3701 ASSIGNMENT 4 ASSIGNMENT 4 M MALAN 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. The process of modifying or adapting the curriculum according to the different ability levels of the learners in the classroom. It is a strategy that teachers can use to provide meaningful learning experiences for all learners. 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 promotes different learning styles during the learning process • It ensures that learners participate actively in their learning where they can apply what they have learnt. • It enables all learners to experience success, prevents the occurrence of learning gaps among learners, provides opportunities for cognitive development, • It reduces challenging behaviour in learners and is a means to make inclusion a reality 1.3 Describe factors that determine the differentiation of the curriculum. Readiness level, interests, and learning profiles are important and indispensable factors in achieving curriculum differentiation. These three factors will now be discussed in detail. (i) 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:). It is derived from Vygotsky’s (1978) zone of proximal development (ZPD) which is a point of required mastery where the child cannot effectively function independently, but can succeed with scaffolding or support ...........................................continued............................................